Hawaii lifted an evacuation order on Wednesday morning after being beaten by waves of a tsunami following an 8.8 earthquake on the coast of Russia.
The earthquake sent shockwaves through Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the US. An advice order remains in place for the islands, in which the locals are warned to take a harder winds and rips streams into the sea.
‘A tsunami is not just one wave. It is a series of powerful waves over a long period of time. Tsunamis cross the ocean hundreds of miles per hour – as fast as an airplane aircraft – in deep water, ‘told Dave Snider, Tsunami Warning -coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska, told the Associated Press.
“But when they get close to the shore, they delay and start stacking. And that’s where the abundance problem becomes a little more possible, ‘he added.
The Department of Transport on Tuesday canceled all flights to and from Maui, as Hilo International Airport was also closed and luggage operations on Daniel K. Inouye International Airport were temporarily suspended.
Although the Hawaii evacuation order has been lifted, the authorities encourage those who return to remain vigilant.
“If you return home, still stay off the beach and stay out of the water,” said James Barros, administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, according to the AP.
Black Hawk helicopter staff was activated by Governor Josh Green (D-Hawaii) to ensure that vehicles are willing to save any individuals trapped in the water.
However, Hawaii was not the only US state affected by the Russian earthquake. Northern California has seen waves up to 5.7 feet while water reached a foot above the tide in Alaska, reports the News Wire.
Seattle also felt rougher streams due to the aftershock of the earthquake.
“Due to a massive earthquake that took place in the Pacific, a tsunami warning of strength for those living in Hawaii.” A tsunami watch is in force for Alaska and the Pacific Ocean of the United States. Japan is also in the way, ‘President Trump wrote in a post of truth late Tuesday.
He added: “Visit tsunami.gov/ for the latest information. Stay strong and stay safe!”
The Associated Press contributed.