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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has evaluated the 8.0 magnitude earthquake and has determined that no tsunami threat exists for Hawaii. Tsunami watch and warnings for the South Pacific have now been cancelled.

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A Kona fisherman has retrieved what could be the sixth confirmed item of Japan tsunami marine debris in Hawaii.

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Officials said the highest surge recorded in Hilo was 4 feet, reflecting their prediction of 4-6 feet.

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the tsunami advisory for the Island of Hawaii. As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct 28) all beach parks are open for the public.

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Giant yellow pontoon-like object also spotted washed up on lava shore near Naalehu

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Contingency plans being prepared to intercept floating dock and handle before it reaches land

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Sea level readings indicate a tsunami was generated. it may have been destructive along coasts near the earthquake epicenter. For those areas – when no major waves are observed for two hours after the estimated time of arrival or damaging waves have not occurred for at least two hours then local authorities can assume the threat is passed.

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TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLATION …

THE TSUNAMI WARNING AND/OR WATCH ISSUED BY THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI
WARNING CENTER IS NOW CANCELLED FOR

COSTA RICA / NICARAGUA / EL SALVADOR / HONDURAS / GUATEMALA /
PANAMA / MEXICO

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‘Our discovery indicates that the vast fleet of commercial ships traveling the ocean each day could become a network of accurate tsunami sensors’

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A severe 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra at 10:38 p.m. HST. Because the epicenter is in the Indian Ocean there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. However there is a tsunami watch in effect for the Indian Ocean. DART Buoys indicate a tsunami was generated in the Indian Ocean. Check with local government agencies for alerts.

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MEDIA RELEASE NOAA’s National Weather Service offices in Hawaii and the Hawaii State Civil Defense have partnered to raise public awareness to the dangers of tsunamis and commemorate the 159 lives lost to the April 1, 1946 tsunami – the most destructive in Hawaii’s history – during Tsunami Awareness Month. NOAA also encourages residents to [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Many groups worked together to organize the March 11 Tsunami Commemoration held in Kailua Village. In addition to KVBID, groups helping with the commemoration included Ahuena Heiau Inc., Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, County of Hawaii, Hulihee Palace, Island Breeze, Kai Ehitu Canoe Club, Kai Opua Canoe Club, Keauhou Canoe [...]

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