Thread: Imminent Tsunami Threat for HAWAII

This morning's 8.8 erthquake in Chille has triggred a Tsunami WARNING for the Hawaian Islands.

Should a Tsunami arrive there, it would be arouond 4 PM EST today which is 11am THEIR time.

Tsunami warnings were issued over a wide area, including South America, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Russia and many Pacific islands.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's tsunami warning monitors reported a wave measuring nearly eight feet hit near Talcahuano, Chile, about 90 minutes after the quake hit. Other waves of up to four feet hit other coastal areas. The NOAA has placed its alert on the highest level — severe.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center called for "urgent action to protect lives and property" in Hawaii, which is among 53 nations and territories subject to tsunami warnings.

Hawaii will begin evacuations of coatal areas right at sunrise.

There ar already long lines aat some of the gas stations there.

As I understand it all ports in are now closed. Pride of America will be remaining at sea.

Yes - all commercial ports in the isslands are CLoSEd and all ships should have put out to sea.

We are within minutes of the predicted arrival of the first wave of the Tsunami

They expect it to arrive at Hilo first