Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific: Waves Hit U.S. Coast After Russian Quake

Waves from a massive Russian earthquake reached the U.S. West Coast as Japan lifted tsunami warnings and alerts spread globally.

Several South American countries issued tsunami advisories as strong currents and waves were forecast to hit their coastlines.

Colombia downgraded a tsunami alert to an advisory but warned of dangerous currents along the Pacific coast between 10 AM and noon.

In Ecuador, maritime activities were suspended in the Galápagos Islands, and low-lying areas were cleared for safety.

Chile's Pascua Island faced a red alert, with tsunami warnings issued for its northern and central coasts. The south stayed under watch.

Beaches, docks, and coastal roads in multiple countries were shut down, with authorities urging people to stay away from the shore.

Sam Jackson, a tourist in Hawaii, described a tense evacuation to higher ground after receiving tsunami alarms while on the beach.

With the threat downgraded, Sam felt "extremely relieved" on his final day in Hawaii after spending hours unsure of what would come.

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