TALCA, Chile (AP) – A devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami that is expected to affect 53 nations around the Pacific Rim.
A tsunami warning is in effect for Hawai’I where an evacuation of low lying areas is underway this morning. The first waves are expected to reach the islands just after 11:00 AM local time.
An advisory has been issued for the Pacific Northwest. Less than a warning, an advisory cautions swimmers and waders that strong currents and waves are imminent.
The Fire Chief in Charleston, Oregon, just outside Coos Bay says increased wave heights of approximately one foot are expected around 2:00 this afternoon. Chief Mick Sneddon says the impact inside the boat basin at Charleston is expected to be less than three inches.
No formal evacuations are planned for Oregon.
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How scary and frightening! This happened at a time when most people were sleeping. I hope the United States and other foreign countries send aid to the people of Chile as soon as possible. They will need it.
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