Tsunami in the western coasts of the United States and Canada after the eruption of the submarine volcano in Tonga

Tsunami is derived from Underwater volcano eruption in Tonga hit on saturday The west coast of the United States and Canada, with waves exceeding one meter in at least one case and causing minor flooding in part of California.

“There is a tsunami going on along the coast of Alaska, British Columbia (Canada) and the west coast of the United States,” The US Tsunami Warning Service indicated shortly before 11:00 AM in that area (19:00 GMT) on its official Twitter account.

The waves recorded so far range from 7 cm (0.2 ft) in Alameda (California) to 24 cm (4 ft) in Port St. Louis, about 300 kilometers north of Los Angeles, in the same state.According to that service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The impact occurred despite the fact that the coast of California is located approximately 8,700 kilometers (5,400 mi) from the southern Pacific nation of Tonga, where the volcanic eruption occurred.

cause a tsunami “Slight flood” in the port of Santa Cruz (California), Beaches were closed and people were evacuated from commercial areas near the coast, although no one was forced to leave their home, he told the network. CNN City Manager Elizabeth Smith.

There was also Flood parking area near the beach in Port St. LouisThe National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles said in a tweet on Twitter, where the highest waves were recorded.

In Berkeley (California), about 110 people were evacuated from ships and ports in the coastal region, according to Berkleeside local media. Most beaches in the south of the state were closed due to the alert.

Don’t go near the coast to watch for a tsunami.The Tsunami Warning Service is featured on its website.

service said Hawaii tsunami warning removed Hours after its release, after checking that there were no waves of this size in the US Pacific Islands.

Instead, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) kept a tsunami warning in effect for California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, as well as British Columbia in Canada.

Storm waves in the United States come hours after the violent eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga.in the South Pacific, Caused a tsunami that hit the coast of this island nation and triggered warnings in other countries Area.

“Waves of about 1.2 meters in height were recorded in Nuku’alofa.”, the capital of Tonga, which has a population of 24,500, the Australian Meteorological Service reported on Twitter.

The local authorities of Tonga, which has a population of about 71,000, They have not yet reported the victimsWhile local media warns that many areas of the country remain cut off from the outside world.

the volcano submarine Honga Tonga Honga Happai, which is located about 65 kilometers north of Tongatapu Island, recorded a The outbreak of about eight minutes Around 17:20 local time (4:20 GMT) and fired a Huge column of ash kilometers high.

The violent explosion was recorded in satellite images, according to the US island of Hawaii’s meteorological service.

I hit some violent waves attack After 15 minutes, houses and buildings are located on the first line of the north coast of TongatapuAccording to videos posted by witnesses on social media, some of them took refuge on the roofs of their homes.

Another recording appears At least five people, including children, shelter in a local church The water also started hitting the windows of the religious complex.

A driver in his plane discovered the sudden rise of water while he was going Breaking down walls and fencesAnother car tried to avoid falling behind by going in the opposite direction.

station radio New Zealand Science panic scenes Where people tried to flee into the interior.

Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai has already recorded a Increased activity temporarily triggered another tsunami warningHowever, this did not translate into a rise in the water level.

In light of the current state of emergency, Tonga authorities have asked all residents Stay away from beaches and coasts Until 4:00 pm on Sunday (3:00 GMT) and the use of a muzzle in the face of gray rain.

Unlike tsunamis caused by earthquakes, where tectonic plates shed their strength and a second tsunami is unlikely to recur, The volcano could re-record a violent eruption that would create another fierce tidal wave.

In addition to Tonga the neighboring island countries Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu They also issued a tsunami warning that threatens the coast of New Zealand, more than 2,300 km from the volcano.

More than 100 families have been evacuated from two villages on the island of Savaii in Samoa.Police said, while photos posted on social media show that waves hit part of the island of Vanua Levu in northeastern Fiji.

The Vanuatu authorities contacted “immediate eviction” From coastal areas due to strong currents and waves.

For its part, the New Zealand Emergency Management Agency indicated on Twitter that it expects this “Strong currents and unpredictable unusual inflation” On the north and east coast of the North Island and the Chatham Islands in the oceanic country.

With information from EFE

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