<p>The massive earthquake that hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska and Japan. The 8.7 magnitude temblor led to sirens blowing in these regions, leading to evacuations and panic. British tourists in Hawaii who were there on cruise ships took to social media and recounted their ordeal. According to them, the cruise ships left the port without them after the tsunami warning was issued, Mail Online reported. One of them posted a clip on TikTok showing passengers running on the port towards the cruise ship. The clip was titled "POV: tsunami in Hawaii and your cruise is leaving without people." The woman added, "We are going to be in the middle of the tsunami in the ocean." According to the US Tsunami Warning Centers, waves as high as 10 feet were expected to lash some coasts of northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-kill-you-hawaii-governor-warns-as-tsunami-waves-hit-us-state-following-8-8-magnitude-russia-quake-1753859482629"><strong>Hawaii governor’s ominous warning as tsunami waves hit following 8.8 magnitude Russia quake</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user named mandythecruiseplanner shared that even though they made it to the port, their cruise ship left them behind. She added that after the ship left, they were going to "higher ground and people are upset," with visuals apparently showing her in a bus full of people. Talking about the situation, Mandy added, "This is me just saying it's crazy, it's chaos, nobody knows what's going on, our bus driver had no idea what's happening." She also said that some of them had families on the ship, whom they were worried about and vice versa.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-earthquake-us-russia-japan-mexico-peru-issue-high-alert-1753871379073/embed</p><h2><strong>Tsunami warning in Hawaii</strong></h2><p>There were others who made it to their cruise ships and talked about the scary scenario with British media. A tourist named Rachael Burrows told the BBC that she and others were on a tour of the volcanic area of the Big Island. Just as they were wrapping up, they started getting emergency warnings sign on their phones. It was about a tsunami and advising them to move to higher ground. However, the tour guide took it lightly at the time. But then, more warnings started coming in, with the expected time a tsunami wave might hit. They cut short the tour and returned to the ship. Burrows said she saw a queue of people on the port who "didn't make it" to the ship. According to Sky News, nearly 600 of them were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.</p>

Hawaii tsunami warning: The 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake led to tsunami warnings in Hawaii. Tourists reported on social media that cruise ships left the port without them following tsunami alerts. Some of them made it back while others were left behind and asked to go to higher ground. 

The massive earthquake that hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska and Japan. The 8.7 magnitude temblor led to sirens blowing in these regions, leading to evacuations and panic. British tourists in Hawaii who were there on cruise ships took to social media and recounted their ordeal. According to them, the cruise ships left the port without them after the tsunami warning was issued, Mail Online reported. One of them posted a clip on TikTok showing passengers running on the port towards the cruise ship. The clip was titled "POV: tsunami in Hawaii and your cruise is leaving without people." The woman added, "We are going to be in the middle of the tsunami in the ocean." According to the US Tsunami Warning Centers, waves as high as 10 feet were expected to lash some coasts of northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Also Read: Hawaii governor’s ominous warning as tsunami waves hit following 8.8 magnitude Russia quake Another user named mandythecruiseplanner shared that even though they made it to the port, their cruise ship left them behind. She added that after the ship left, they were going to "higher ground and people are upset," with visuals apparently showing her in a bus full of people. Talking about the situation, Mandy added, "This is me just saying it's crazy, it's chaos, nobody knows what's going on, our bus driver had no idea what's happening." She also said that some of them had families on the ship, whom they were worried about and vice versa. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-earthquake-us-russia-japan-mexico-peru-issue-high-alert-1753871379073/embed Tsunami warning in Hawaii There were others who made it to their cruise ships and talked about the scary scenario with British media. A tourist named Rachael Burrows told the BBC that she and others were on a tour of the volcanic area of the Big Island. Just as they were wrapping up, they started getting emergency warnings sign on their phones. It was about a tsunami and advising them to move to higher ground. However, the tour guide took it lightly at the time. But then, more warnings started coming in, with the expected time a tsunami wave might hit. They cut short the tour and returned to the ship. Burrows said she saw a queue of people on the port who "didn't make it" to the ship. According to Sky News, nearly 600 of them were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.

<p>Hawaii tsunami warning: The 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake led to tsunami warnings. Tourists reported on social media that cruise ships left the port without them following tsunami alerts. Some of them made it back while others were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.&nbsp;</p>

Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake

<p>After the tsunami struck Hawaii on Tuesday (July 29) local time, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok came under scrutiny after it falsely claimed that the warning had been cancelled. After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, a tsunami warning was issued. Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the Haleiwa gauge in Hawaii recorded a tsunami amplitude of 4 feet above normal sea level.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the tsunami struck the region, waves nearly 6 feet high were reported in Maui, according to data. The Hawaii authorities warned that the follow-up waves over the next hours would be even larger and dangerous.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the authorities issued a tsunami warning earlier in the day, people began panicking and shifting to the AI chatbot for answers. However, Musk's Grok claimed that the warning "had been cancelled".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the users asked about the warnings, to which Grok replied, "Not lying-the Hawaii tsunami warning was canceled after buoy data confirmed no threat, per tsunami.gov as of July 30, 2025. Active warnings remain only for parts of AK and CA. Verify directly and stay safe!”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Grok, in another reply, explained from where it is gathering the information, stating, "My answers update with the latest data from sources like tsunami.gov. As of now, July 30, 2025, there are no active tsunami warnings for Hawaii- the previous one appears to have been canceled. Always verify directly at tsunami.gov for safety.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, it did not turn out well. The responses made by Grok went viral on X, which further triggered criticism from the users.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>People complained that Musk's AI chatbot told people that tsunami warnings had been lifted in Hawaii, all before the authorities and government gave the heads-up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Major screw up. Grok tells people the Hawaii Tsunami warning was lifted before officials and government sites gave the all clear. Best fix this soon, Elon Musk," one user wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user slammed Grok, saying, "Grok is trash. Still can't definitively say whether or not there is currently a Tsunami Warning in Hawaii. WHICH THERE IS. I have noticed more and more errors with Grok recently.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre downgraded the tsunami alert for Hawaii from a 'warning' to an ‘advisory,’ according to a report by AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tsunami waves reached the US West Coast along the Washington, Oregon, and California coastlines on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, as per CNN.</p>

Musk owned AI chatbot Grok was critically slammed for falsely claiming that Hawaii tsunami warning was cancelled, before the authorities and government gave a heads up. Netizens replied, asking Elon Musk to "fix this".

After the tsunami struck Hawaii on Tuesday (July 29) local time, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok came under scrutiny after it falsely claimed that the warning had been cancelled. After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, a tsunami warning was issued. Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the Haleiwa gauge in Hawaii recorded a tsunami amplitude of 4 feet above normal sea level. As the tsunami struck the region, waves nearly 6 feet high were reported in Maui, according to data. The Hawaii authorities warned that the follow-up waves over the next hours would be even larger and dangerous. After the authorities issued a tsunami warning earlier in the day, people began panicking and shifting to the AI chatbot for answers. However, Musk's Grok claimed that the warning "had been cancelled". One of the users asked about the warnings, to which Grok replied, "Not lying-the Hawaii tsunami warning was canceled after buoy data confirmed no threat, per tsunami.gov as of July 30, 2025. Active warnings remain only for parts of AK and CA. Verify directly and stay safe!” Grok, in another reply, explained from where it is gathering the information, stating, "My answers update with the latest data from sources like tsunami.gov. As of now, July 30, 2025, there are no active tsunami warnings for Hawaii- the previous one appears to have been canceled. Always verify directly at tsunami.gov for safety.” However, it did not turn out well. The responses made by Grok went viral on X, which further triggered criticism from the users. People complained that Musk's AI chatbot told people that tsunami warnings had been lifted in Hawaii, all before the authorities and government gave the heads-up. “Major screw up. Grok tells people the Hawaii Tsunami warning was lifted before officials and government sites gave the all clear. Best fix this soon, Elon Musk," one user wrote. Another user slammed Grok, saying, "Grok is trash. Still can't definitively say whether or not there is currently a Tsunami Warning in Hawaii. WHICH THERE IS. I have noticed more and more errors with Grok recently.” Later, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre downgraded the tsunami alert for Hawaii from a 'warning' to an ‘advisory,’ according to a report by AFP. Tsunami waves reached the US West Coast along the Washington, Oregon, and California coastlines on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, as per CNN.

<p>Musk owned AI chatbot Grok was critically slammed for falsely claiming that Hawaii tsunami warning was cancelled, before the authorities and government gave a heads up. Netizens replied, asking Elon Musk to "fix this".</p>

'GROK IS TRASH': Musk's AI chatbot slammed for falsely claiming Hawaii tsunami warning cancelled

<p>Tsunamis, the massive displacement of water caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions or man-made causes, are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. As the world grapples with yet another tsunami event following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 20), here is a look at some of the biggest tsunamis based on wave height and death toll.</p><h2>Tsunami classification based on wave heights</h2><p>These destructive waves are generally classified as megatsunamis of wave heights above 100 metres, large tsunamis of 30–100 metres and moderate tsunamis of 20–30 metres. Wave heights alone, however, may not translate into destruction. Whether tsunamis hit populated coastal areas will have to be taken into account.&nbsp;</p><h2>Tsunami wave height is not an indication of destruction</h2><p>While megatsunamis reach mind-boggling heights, &nbsp;they cause relatively fewer deaths as they often occur in remote or sparsely populated areas. The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history, on the other hand, had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss, while the 1958 Lituya Bay tsunami had the highest wave height since records began.</p><p>There may have been even more destructive tsunamis in the past, particularly in the prehistoric period, before recordings started. The list below avoids such events.</p><h2>Megatsunamis - wave height above 100 metres</h2><p>Megatsunamis are exceptionally large waves, caused by landslides or volcanic collapses rather than tectonic plate movements. Although some reached unimaginable heights, most occurred in remote areas, sparing large populations.</p><h3>Lituya Bay, Alaska, USA (1958)</h3><p>This tsunami was triggered by a landslide following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. This was the tallest wave ever recorded at 524 metres or 1,719 feet. The wave destroyed everything in its path along the bay, but only two deaths were reported, due to the remote location.</p><h3>Spirit Lake, Mount St &nbsp;Helens, USA (1980)</h3><p>A landslide during the eruption of Mount St Helens caused a megatsunami in Spirit Lake, with waves reaching 260 metres or 850 feet. Despite its immense size, the event resulted in no deaths due to the uninhabited area surrounding the lake.</p><h3>Vajont Dam Disaster, Italy (1963)</h3><p>One of the most tragic man-made environmental disasters, this megatsunami was caused by a landslide into a reservoir behind the Vajont Dam. The impact created a wave 250 meters or 820 feet high, resulting in the toppling down of the dam. The tsunami flooded several towns, and is estimated to have killed around 2,000 people.</p><h3>Taan Fiord, Alaska, USA (2015)</h3><p>A massive landslide caused by glacial retreat in a remote Alaskan fjord generated a wave reaching 193 metres high. It was not a populated area and no casualties were reported.</p><h3>Karrat Fjord, Greenland (2017)</h3><p>This megatsunami was triggered by a landslide into the fjord, producing waves of around 100 metres high. At least 11 buildings in the village of Nuugaatsiaq were destroyed. Only four people were killed, as the area of impact was sparsely populated.</p><h3>Ambon Island, Indonesia (1674)</h3><p>An earthquake near the Hitu Peninsula generated a tsunami with waves as high as 100 metres, killing more than 2,000 people and devastating coastal communities.</p><h2>Large tsunamis - wave height of 30–100 metres</h2><p>Most of these large tsunamis resulted from undersea earthquakes and affected populated coastal areas. Even though their height is smaller than megatsunamis, they caused more human destruction, having hit in populated areas.<br>&nbsp;</p><h3>Indian Ocean tsunami (2004)</h3><p>This was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history in terms of human casualties. It was triggered by a massive, magnitude 9.1 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The waves reached up to 51 metres and swept across 14 countries. At the end of it, &nbsp;nearly 230,000 people were killed across continents, all the way from Asia to Africa.</p><h3>Krakatau volcano eruption and tsunami, Indonesia (1883)</h3><p>The tsunami of 1883 was a result of the Krakatau volcano eruption. Waves of up to 150 feet were recorded, and an estimated 36,000 people were killed. The volcanic ash that filled the atmosphere led to long-lasting effects on the climate.</p><h3>Sanriku tsunami, Japan (1896)</h3><p>A magnitude 7.6 earthquake led to a tsunami with heights of 125 feet hitting Japan's northeastern coast. The disaster killed around 22,000 people and wiped out entire coastal villages.</p><h2>Tohoku Tsunami, Japan (2011)</h2><p>This was yet another destructive tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Japan’s east coast. The waves were as high as 130 feet. At the end of the devastation, some 20,000 people were reported dead. It also led to the Fukushima nuclear power reactor accident and radiation. The 2011 tsunami caused an estimated $309 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest disasters in history.</p><h3>Lisbon, Portugal (1755)</h3><p>This is one of the earliest well-documented tsunamis of Europe. Caused by a massive earthquake across Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, the tsunami had waves of up to 100 feet. The death toll is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.</p><h2>Moderate tsunamis - wave height 20–30 metres</h2><p>These tsunamis are of lesser height, but were deadly as they occurred near coastal populations.</p><h3>Arica Earthquake and tsunami, Peru/Chile (1868)</h3><p>This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake near Arica. The waves, as high as 70 feet, moved across the Pacific, affecting the coasts of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia. It is estimated to have killed between 25,000 and 70,000 people.</p><h3>Valdivia earthquake and tsunami, Chile (1960)</h3><p>This tsunami came from the strongest earthquake since recordings began. The quake had a whopping magnitude 9.5 and the subsequent tsunami killed 1,655 people. The waves reached 80 feet, causing damage across the Pacific, including in Japan and Hawaii.</p>

The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss

Tsunamis, the massive displacement of water caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions or man-made causes, are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. As the world grapples with yet another tsunami event following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 20), here is a look at some of the biggest tsunamis based on wave height and death toll. Tsunami classification based on wave heights These destructive waves are generally classified as megatsunamis of wave heights above 100 metres, large tsunamis of 30–100 metres and moderate tsunamis of 20–30 metres. Wave heights alone, however, may not translate into destruction. Whether tsunamis hit populated coastal areas will have to be taken into account. Tsunami wave height is not an indication of destruction While megatsunamis reach mind-boggling heights, they cause relatively fewer deaths as they often occur in remote or sparsely populated areas. The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history, on the other hand, had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss, while the 1958 Lituya Bay tsunami had the highest wave height since records began. There may have been even more destructive tsunamis in the past, particularly in the prehistoric period, before recordings started. The list below avoids such events. Megatsunamis - wave height above 100 metres Megatsunamis are exceptionally large waves, caused by landslides or volcanic collapses rather than tectonic plate movements. Although some reached unimaginable heights, most occurred in remote areas, sparing large populations. Lituya Bay, Alaska, USA (1958) This tsunami was triggered by a landslide following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. This was the tallest wave ever recorded at 524 metres or 1,719 feet. The wave destroyed everything in its path along the bay, but only two deaths were reported, due to the remote location. Spirit Lake, Mount St Helens, USA (1980) A landslide during the eruption of Mount St Helens caused a megatsunami in Spirit Lake, with waves reaching 260 metres or 850 feet. Despite its immense size, the event resulted in no deaths due to the uninhabited area surrounding the lake. Vajont Dam Disaster, Italy (1963) One of the most tragic man-made environmental disasters, this megatsunami was caused by a landslide into a reservoir behind the Vajont Dam. The impact created a wave 250 meters or 820 feet high, resulting in the toppling down of the dam. The tsunami flooded several towns, and is estimated to have killed around 2,000 people. Taan Fiord, Alaska, USA (2015) A massive landslide caused by glacial retreat in a remote Alaskan fjord generated a wave reaching 193 metres high. It was not a populated area and no casualties were reported. Karrat Fjord, Greenland (2017) This megatsunami was triggered by a landslide into the fjord, producing waves of around 100 metres high. At least 11 buildings in the village of Nuugaatsiaq were destroyed. Only four people were killed, as the area of impact was sparsely populated. Ambon Island, Indonesia (1674) An earthquake near the Hitu Peninsula generated a tsunami with waves as high as 100 metres, killing more than 2,000 people and devastating coastal communities. Large tsunamis - wave height of 30–100 metres Most of these large tsunamis resulted from undersea earthquakes and affected populated coastal areas. Even though their height is smaller than megatsunamis, they caused more human destruction, having hit in populated areas. Indian Ocean tsunami (2004) This was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history in terms of human casualties. It was triggered by a massive, magnitude 9.1 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The waves reached up to 51 metres and swept across 14 countries. At the end of it, nearly 230,000 people were killed across continents, all the way from Asia to Africa. Krakatau volcano eruption and tsunami, Indonesia (1883) The tsunami of 1883 was a result of the Krakatau volcano eruption. Waves of up to 150 feet were recorded, and an estimated 36,000 people were killed. The volcanic ash that filled the atmosphere led to long-lasting effects on the climate. Sanriku tsunami, Japan (1896) A magnitude 7.6 earthquake led to a tsunami with heights of 125 feet hitting Japan's northeastern coast. The disaster killed around 22,000 people and wiped out entire coastal villages. Tohoku Tsunami, Japan (2011) This was yet another destructive tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Japan’s east coast. The waves were as high as 130 feet. At the end of the devastation, some 20,000 people were reported dead. It also led to the Fukushima nuclear power reactor accident and radiation. The 2011 tsunami caused an estimated $309 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest disasters in history. Lisbon, Portugal (1755) This is one of the earliest well-documented tsunamis of Europe. Caused by a massive earthquake across Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, the tsunami had waves of up to 100 feet. The death toll is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 100,000. Moderate tsunamis - wave height 20–30 metres These tsunamis are of lesser height, but were deadly as they occurred near coastal populations. Arica Earthquake and tsunami, Peru/Chile (1868) This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake near Arica. The waves, as high as 70 feet, moved across the Pacific, affecting the coasts of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia. It is estimated to have killed between 25,000 and 70,000 people. Valdivia earthquake and tsunami, Chile (1960) This tsunami came from the strongest earthquake since recordings began. The quake had a whopping magnitude 9.5 and the subsequent tsunami killed 1,655 people. The waves reached 80 feet, causing damage across the Pacific, including in Japan and Hawaii.

<p>The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss</p>

Worst tsunamis of the world ever recorded by height and death tolls, listed

<p>Four-foot-high tsunami waves triggered by the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia have struck Hawaii as authorities urge residents to take urgent action to protect lives and property. According to the US Tsunami Warning Center, three-meter high waves are possible in Hawaii and Russia, following the quake. The highest level alert has been issued for the entire state. Tsunami alerts have also been issued for California and Alaska.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu has warned that the tsunami could result in damage along the coastlines of all Hawaiian islands. “Tsunami waves are now impacting the state of Hawaii. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the warning said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi urged people to get to safety on upper floors of buildings or higher ground as the threat of a tsunami looms. Governor Josh Green warned people not to stay around the shoreline. All major ports in the state have been closed by the US Coast Guard, and flights have been cancelled in and out of the island of Maui.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“People should not, and I will say it one more time, should not, as we have seen in the past, stay around the shoreline or risk their lives just to see what a tsunami looks like,” Governor Josh Green said. “It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oahu Emergency Management issued an alert on X reading, “Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected.” People were asked to evacuate from the Hawaii beaches, as sirens were heard warning of the tsunami.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, “A tsunami is a series of long ocean waves. Each individual wave crest can last 5 to 15 minutes or more and extensively flood coastal areas.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The danger may persist for many more hours as wave activity continues. Tsunami waves efficiently wrap around islands so all shores are at risk no matter which direction they face. The trough of a tsunami wave may temporarily expose the seafloor but the area will quickly flood again,” it said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It further added, “Extremely strong and unusual nearshore currents can accompany a tsunami. Debris picked up and carried by a tsunami amplifies its destructive power. Simultaneous high tides or high surf can significantly increase the tsunami hazard.”</p>

Authorities have urged Hawaii residents and visitors to get to safety on upper floors of buildings or higher ground and stay away from the shores as the threat of a tsunami looms.

Four-foot-high tsunami waves triggered by the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia have struck Hawaii as authorities urge residents to take urgent action to protect lives and property. According to the US Tsunami Warning Center, three-meter high waves are possible in Hawaii and Russia, following the quake. The highest level alert has been issued for the entire state. Tsunami alerts have also been issued for California and Alaska. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu has warned that the tsunami could result in damage along the coastlines of all Hawaiian islands. “Tsunami waves are now impacting the state of Hawaii. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the warning said. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi urged people to get to safety on upper floors of buildings or higher ground as the threat of a tsunami looms. Governor Josh Green warned people not to stay around the shoreline. All major ports in the state have been closed by the US Coast Guard, and flights have been cancelled in and out of the island of Maui. “People should not, and I will say it one more time, should not, as we have seen in the past, stay around the shoreline or risk their lives just to see what a tsunami looks like,” Governor Josh Green said. “It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami.” Oahu Emergency Management issued an alert on X reading, “Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected.” People were asked to evacuate from the Hawaii beaches, as sirens were heard warning of the tsunami.

<p>Authorities have urged Hawaii residents and visitors to get to safety on upper floors of buildings or higher ground and stay away from the shores as the threat of a tsunami looms.</p>

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