Tsunami From Russia Earthquake Causes No Oregon Coast Damage, but Danger Persists
OREGON COAST, JUL 30 – The advisory warns of strong currents and coastal flooding along Oregon's shore after an 8.7 magnitude quake off Russia, with waves expected around midnight, officials said.
- The National Weather Service issued a tsunami advisory for the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast, signaling potential dangerous waves after the earthquake.
- An earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean on July 29, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Oregon Coast, according to the National Weather Service.
- The National Weather Service stated that waves may reach several locations along the Oregon Coast, including Brookings, Newport, and Seaside, with varying heights and times. Residents are advised to stay off beaches until the all-clear.
- The National Weather Service advises moving off beaches now and staying clear until the all-clear, as the tsunami advisory remains in effect until further notice.
- The National Weather Service cautions that tsunamis often come in series with initial waves not always the highest, and surging water in harbors can detach boats and docks from structures.
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