Trump Alerts Americans To Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8‑Magnitude Quake Hits Russia
In anticipation of a potential tsunami striking the Pacific Coast, President Donald Trump advised residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and the surrounding areas to “STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE.”
As tsunami sirens screamed throughout Hawaii’s shorelines after one of the strongest earthquakes in modern history, Trump made the post on Truth social.
“Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!”
Shortly after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that sent tsunami warnings across many continents rocked Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula, the urgent communication was sent.
Waves were predicted to arrive in Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, and California early on Wednesday morning, and to reach Hawaii by 7:15 p.m. local time.
The U.S. Geological Survey raised the initial magnitude of the earthquake from 8.0 to 8.8. It occurred off the eastern coast of Russia shortly after 8:25 am local time.
It was 13 miles deep, shallow enough to provide massive oceanic energy, and its centre was 74 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
According to experts, it might be the most powerful earthquake to hit the planet since the Fukushima accident in 2011, which led to Japan’s nuclear meltdown.
