A tsunami advisory has been issued for local beaches, and while officials are urging residents to stay away from the sea, they also said the event is not expected to cause large or dangerous waves.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning at 6:09 am on January 15 following a volcanic eruption in the Tonga Islands. No tsunami activity has been reported yet, but NWS said residents in a tsunami warning area should be aware that strong waves and currents are possible locally after about 8 a.m
Currents on beaches and in harbors, marinas, bays and bays can be especially dangerous. NWS said if activity does occur, the first wave may not be the largest, so later waves may be larger. Each wave can last from 5 to 45 minutes as a wave advances and recedes. Coasts facing in all directions are threatened as the waves can wash around islands and headlands and enter bays.
A rapidly receding or receding shoreline, unusual waves and noise, and strong currents are signs of a tsunami. The tsunami can appear as water moving rapidly out to sea, as a gently rising tide like a tide without a breaking wave, as a series of breaking waves, or as a foaming wall of water.
Some impacts can persist for many hours to days after the first wave arrives.
Residents are advised to stay clear of the water and beaches during the consultation. If you feel a strong earthquake or widespread ground roll, take immediate protective measures such as B. by moving inland and/or uphill, preferably on foot.
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