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Sunday, 28 October 2012

Latest: Hawaii Tsunami Warning

Fox News: All of Hawaii is under a tsunami warning that officials believe could bring a wave as high as seven feet to certain harbors after a massive 7.7 earthquake struck off late Saturday night off the coast of western Canada. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center originally said there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii, but then issued the warning late Saturday. It remains in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday and a small craft advisory is in effect until Sunday morning. Officials are estimating a wave between three to seven feet for certain locations in Hawaii. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie issued an emergency proclamation directing authorities to keep residents off the coastal areas, and people in designated tsunami inundation zones are being warned to move to higher ground at least 30 feet above sea level. All roads connecting to these zones have been closed...read more>>>...