A tsunami alert has been issued after an 8.2-strength earthquake hit off the coast of Alaska in the US. The warning was issued for parts of Alaska and Canada after the quake hit some 300km south-east of the Kodiak community at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey said. A tsunami watch was also in place for the entire US west coast and Hawaii, the US Tsunami Warning System said. The earthquake hit at about 9.30am UK time (12.30am in Alaska). The tsunami alert, which was issued via text message, warned people to seek refuge on higher ground in affected areas. The Anchorage Office of Emergency Management said in a warning for Alaska and British Columbia: "If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground. Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring." "Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicentre," … [Read more...] about Tsunami alert issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Alaska
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Tsunami alert after magnitude 8 earthquake strikes off Alaska
A tsunami warning has been issued in Alaska after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the area. The quake is thought to have occurred in the southern coast of the American state. The earthquake struck at 12:31am local time, 300km south-east of Kodiak at a depth of 10km according to the US Geological Survy. Coastlines across the state and the Canadian state of British Columbia have been included in the warning. The alert has warned people in low-lying areas to move to higher ground. The last significant earthquake in the area took place on 26 January 2016 which was felt across much for the region. Officials in the western US states of Washington, Oregon and California have also been placed on alert for a possible tsunami. The NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that "widespread hazardous tsunami waves were possible". More to follow. This is a breaking news story and will be updated regularly as new information and developments become available. IBTimes UK is part of the Newsweek … [Read more...] about Tsunami alert after magnitude 8 earthquake strikes off Alaska
Purley brothers who lost parents in 2004 tsunami giving back through charity work in Asia
"Living and volunteering in a third world country, we went from helping them, to being in a situation where we needed the help." Purley brothers Rob and Paul Forkan's lives both changed during the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Just 14 and 16 years old, the pair lost their parents in the tsunami. "That day is such a distant memory now," Rob, the elder of the pair, said. "I don’t really think of it too much, I've just blocked it out a bit I think. "Our parents brought us up to never think poor us, just never let that let that kind of situation define who you are." Fast forward nine years and the brothers came up with an idea they hoped would help support deprived children by giving them an education, medication and nutrition. This idea led to them launching clothing company 'Gandys'. But that was only half the battle won. The main goal of Rob and Paul was to use the money from Gandys and help build children's homes in Asia that would help give kids a leg up in life. … [Read more...] about Purley brothers who lost parents in 2004 tsunami giving back through charity work in Asia
Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru
UPDATE 11:00am: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has now said the threat of a tsunami from this earthquake has now passed. A statement from the centre reads: "Based on all available data the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed. No tsunami waves were observed on the nearest sea level gauges available to this centre." ORIGINAL STORY: A powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast early Sunday, prompting a US agency to issue a tsunami threat message for parts of the country and neighbouring Chile. The US Geological Survey reported that the temblor had a preliminary magnitude of 7.3. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The epicenter was 42 kilometers (26 miles) south-southwest of Acari, with the earthquake hitting at 0918 GMT (4:18 a.m. EST) at a depth of 12.1 kilometers (about 7.5 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that "hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts." A statement says that tsunami waves reaching 0.3 meters to … [Read more...] about Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru
Tsunami warning after 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru’s coast
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Peru and Chile after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 off the coast. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that “hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts”. It said that tsunami waves reaching 1-3ft “above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Peru” and that waves are forecast to be less than 1ft for the coasts of Chile. Loading article content The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck 26 miles south-southwest of Acari at 4.18am local time on Sunday at a depth of 7.5 miles. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. … [Read more...] about Tsunami warning after 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru’s coast