Hawaii Braces for Tsunami after Russian Earthquake
Residents in Hawaii's coastal areas were urged to evacuate as the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management warned of potential tsunami waves following a significant earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for specific coastal regions in Hawaii. This alert follows a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East.
The department took to social media platform X to urge the public to 'take action' against the expected destructive tsunami waves. Residents in the affected zones should remain vigilant and heed the evacuation orders immediately.
The earthquake's magnitude and proximity have heightened concerns about the potential impact on Hawaii, making swift evacuation a priority for the safety of residents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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