This could be devastating to coastal areas, especially in Alaska and BC.
A tsunami alert has been issued for the west coast of the U.S. and Canada after an earthquake struck in the Gulf of Alaska. Reports on the magnitude of the quake vary, ranging from 7.9 – 8.2.
The quake was recorded at 09:31 GMT 175 miles off the coast Kodiak, Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.
A tsunami warning is in effect for southeast and south Alaska, the Alaska peninsula, Aleutian islands and British Columbia in Canada.
A less severe tsunami watch is in effect for California, Oregon and Washington.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/alaska-earthquake-prompts-tsumani-warning-101441388.html
A tsunami alert has been issued for the west coast of the U.S. and Canada after an earthquake struck in the Gulf of Alaska. Reports on the magnitude of the quake vary, ranging from 7.9 – 8.2.
The quake was recorded at 09:31 GMT 175 miles off the coast Kodiak, Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.
A tsunami warning is in effect for southeast and south Alaska, the Alaska peninsula, Aleutian islands and British Columbia in Canada.
A less severe tsunami watch is in effect for California, Oregon and Washington.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/alaska-earthquake-prompts-tsumani-warning-101441388.html
