Tsunami warnings for US, Japan, Philippines and China after one of biggest ever quakes off Russia

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A tsunami threat alert has been issued for parts of the South Pacific, including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

The warning comes from the US's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Volcano erupts in Russia after massive earthquake

A volcano in Russia’s Far East erupted hours after a major earthquake triggered tsunami warnings as far away as California and Chile.
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Tsunami waves have reached the Washington, Oregon and California coasts​

From CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman
Tsunami waves have reached the US West Coast, arriving early Wednesday along the Washington, Oregon and California coastlines.
The largest tsunami waves so far have been observed at:
  • Arena Cove, California: 1.6 feet
  • Crescent City, California: 1.5 feet
  • Monterey, California: 1.4 feet
A tsunami warning remains in effect for the northern California coast.
Tsunami advisories remain in effect for the rest of the California coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Oregon coast, and Washington coast.
Dangerous currents and additional surges are possible for hours after the initial waves.
The National Weather Service advises people to stay away from beaches, harbors and piers until alerts are lifted.
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NOAA issues tsunami threat alert for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu​

From CNN's Lauren Kent
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami threat today for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, according to the US Embassy to Papua New Guinea.
The embassy urged US citizens in those parts of the South Pacific to “be prepared to move to higher ground immediately if you are in a coastal area and notice unusual sea activity or feel strong or prolonged shaking.”
“Avoid coastal areas, beaches, and rivers until further notice,” the embassy’s alert added. “Ensure your emergency supplies are ready, including water, food, medications, and important documents.”
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Shanghai, east China brace for severe tropical storm after dodging tsunami

Emergency warnings issued, evacuations under way as deluge from Typhoon Co-May drenches region.
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SHANGHAI, July 30 (Reuters) - Shanghai relocated more than 280,000 people, halted hundreds of flights and ferry services and imposed speed limits on roads and railways on Wednesday as a tropical storm whipped eastern China with gales and heavy rain.

Co-May's landfall in the port city of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province in the early hours of Wednesday was soon followed by warnings of a tsunami set off by a powerful earthquake off Russia's far east, raising concerns of larger-than-expected storm surges along the Chinese coast.

Authorities lifted the tsunami warnings for Shanghai and Zhoushan later in the day.

While the winds from Co-May were weaker than those generated by typhoons, the Chinese financial hub and other cities in the Yangtze River delta have taken no chances.

At least 640 flights could be cancelled at Shanghai's two main airports on Wednesday, including 410 at Pudong and 230 at Hongqiao, authorities said.

All ferry services in Shanghai had been cancelled since Wednesday morning, and drivers were told to drive under 60 kph (37 mph) on highways, local media reported.

Rainfall of up to 100 mm - about a month's worth - is expected within a six-hour period in the city, said municipal authorities, warning about potential waterlogging around the city centre.

While some parks and the zoo have closed, Shanghai's Disneyland and Legoland remained open. But some rides and performances would be suspended at Legoland due to weather conditions, the park said.

Airports at nearby cities Ningbo, Wenzhou and Hangzhou also saw flight cancellations and diversions. As of Wednesday morning, more than 75% of Wednesday's flights at Zhoushan had been cancelled.

Some train services in the region were temporarily suspended with others operated under restricted speeds, state media said.

Shanghai is rarely subject to direct hits from strong typhoons that generally make landfall further south in China. The most significant typhoon in recent years that landed directly in Shanghai was Bebinca last year, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China's financial capital since 1949.

Co-May made landfall in Zhoushan in the early hours of Wednesday with maximum sustained wind speeds near its centre of 23 metres per second (83 kph). Forecasters expect Co-May to make another landfall closer to Shanghai later on Wednesday.
The storm coincided with a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, about 4,000 km (2,500 miles) from Shanghai.

Before noon on Wednesday, China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center said the tsunami was expected to have "disastrous impacts" on some parts of China's coast, including Shanghai and Zhoushan.

However, Shanghai's municipal earthquake agency later issued a statement discounting potentially "disastrous impacts".

Although nearby coastal regions could see water levels rise by up to 180 cm in the evening, tidal waves around the city will not exceed warning levels, Shanghai's marine forecasting centre said, according to state media reports.

Reporting by Brenda Goh in Shanghai and Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo in Beijing; Editing by Tom Hogue and Raju Gopalakrishnan
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People in Hawaii can return home after tsunami warning downgradedpublished at 09:54
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The tsunami warning covering Hawaii has been downgraded to an advisory level, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says,

This means there is the potential of strong waves, minor flooding and strong currents, but that a major tsunami is not expected to hit. Those evacuated may return home, the governor of Hawaii Josh Green says.

People are advised to drive slow and be safe, while watching for flooding in some areas.
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Tsunami advisory in effect for Canada's British Columbiapublished at 09:50
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A tsunami advisory has been issued for most coastal areas of British Columbia, Canada's most western province.

Residents are advised to avoid the ocean, follow official instructions and and wait for the all clear.
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From the CNN feed:
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Tsunami floods harbor parking lot on Oahu's North Shore​

From CNN's Karina Tsui
Tsunami waters were seen spilling into a parking lot at the Haleiwa Boat Harbor on Oahu’s North Shore, according to video from CNN affiliate KHNL.
The parking lot appears to be largely deserted, with the exception of a few cars driving through and two motorboats docked.
The water reached ankle height at around 9:10 p.m. local time, before receding after five minutes, KHNL reported.
A 4-foot tsunami wave earlier hit Haleiwa, with Oahu authorities telling residents to immediately take action.
Other videos obtained by KHNL show Coast Guard ships being set out to sea and emergency sirens going off. Residents in Honolulu were also seen fleeing to higher ground.
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1.3-Meter-High Tsunami Hits Iwate Prefecture Port Following Massive Earthquake Near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

<p>A 1.3-meter-high tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, at 1:52 p.m. on Wednesday, following a massive earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning.</p>
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Some Facts about the Strongest Earthquakes Ever Recorded

<p>One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami waves to wash ashore in Japan and Alaska and calls for people around the Pacific to be on alert or move to higher ground.</p>
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From the CNN feed:

Evacuations lifted in Oahu, Emergency Management Department says​

From CNN's Karina Tsui
Oahu residents waiting to return home after evacuating Ewa Beach, Hawaii, on Tuesday.

Oahu residents waiting to return home after evacuating Ewa Beach, Hawaii, on Tuesday.
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Evacuations have been lifted across Oahu, which includes the city of Honolulu, the Oahu Department of Emergency Management said on X. People are now allowed to return to evacuated areas.
It comes shortly after tsunami warnings for all of Hawaii were downgraded to advisories.
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17 min ago

Tsunami warning in Hawaii downgraded to an advisory. The "worst part of it" is over, official says​

From CNN's Karina Tsui
The tsunami warning for the state of Hawaii has been downgraded to an advisory, as of 10:39 p.m. HST, according to the National Weather Service.
The “worst part of it” is over, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Director Chip McCreery said Tuesday night, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
The only tsunami warning remaining in the US is in Northern California.
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Tsunami advisories cancelled in the Philippinespublished at 10:41
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The Philippines has cancelled its tsunami advisories put in place in several coastal communities.

The Department of Science and Technology says in an update that based on its data, no significant sea level disturbances or destructive tsunami waves have been recorded.
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Waves near California-Oregon border recorded above 1mpublished at 10:37​

10:37​

As we've been reporting, waves have reached the US west coast, where waves in Crescent City, northern California, have been recorded now at 3.6ft (1.09m), according to the National Tsunami Warning Center.
A warning remains in place from Cape Mendocino to the border with Oregon.
In Arena Cove, the waves have nearly doubled in height from 1.6ft (0.48m) to 3ft (0.9m) in the latest update.
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Vast swathes of Japan affected by tsunami warningspublished at 10:29​

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Shaimaa Khalil
Tokyo correspondent
A sign says some trains are suspended at a Japan train station
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Some trains are suspended due to the tsunami warnings
The area affected by the tsunami across Japan is absolutely vast. We are currently at the mid-level of the country's alert system. But people are being told they need to watch what happens later in the day - the full impact will become clearer in a few hours' time.
The highest waves recorded so far have been 1.3m (4.3ft), and the authorities say they could reach as high as 3m (9.8ft).
They also warn that when a tsunami coincides with high tide, the water could reach even higher - so people need to be careful even if the sea looks calm.
Residents in the affected areas have been told not to leave higher ground, and they are generally heeding the warnings. People have taken to rooftops on buildings in affected areas like Hokkaido. There is major disruption to train lines, and some flights have been cancelled.
Japan has experienced many earthquakes so the warning systems are very well-developed, and you constantly get updates on your phone.
We've also heard from the company which runs the Fukushima nuclear plant, which lies within one of the affected areas. Workers have been evacuated but the company was quick to say there have been no abnormalities.
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Warning, alert, advisory... what's the difference?published at 10:50
10:50​


News of tsunami alerts and advisories across the Pacific are flooding in. Let's take a minute to go over what exactly these warnings mean.

The US National Weather Service has a four-tier alert system for tsunamis.

Warning: Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents possible, move to high ground or inland.

Advisory: Strong currents and waves dangerous to those in or very near water possible, stay out of water, away from beaches and waterways.

Watch: Distant tsunami possible, stay alert and be prepared to act.

Information statement: No threat, very distant event or threat not determined.
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