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West Australian
6 days ago
- Climate
- West Australian
Alaska tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Sand Point
Residents in areas across Alaska have been told to evacuate and head to higher ground after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, and water began to recede. The quake struck near Sand Point at 12.38pm on Wednesday, local time, according to the National Weather Service. Since the large-scale quake, multiple aftershocks have been recorded. Radio broadcasters were interrupted as a tsunami warning was issued. The National Weather Service Tsunami Alerts X social media page issued a warning in the minutes after the quake. Images have been shared online of water levels in Rasberry Island, showing a 'significant drop' since the quake. The tsunami warning now sits as a tsunami advisory, with officials telling residents to wait for the all clear from locals.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude quake in US
Residents in areas across Alaska have been told to evacuate and head to higher ground after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, and water began to recede. The quake struck near Sand Point at 12.38pm on Wednesday, local time, according to the National Weather Service. Since the large-scale quake, multiple aftershocks have been recorded. Radio broadcasters were interrupted as a tsunami warning was issued. The National Weather Service Tsunami Alerts X social media page issued a warning in the minutes after the quake. Images have been shared online of water levels in Rasberry Island, showing a 'significant drop' since the quake. The tsunami warning now sits as a tsunami advisory, with officials telling residents to wait for the all clear from locals.
