Photo: TONGA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES / EFE
As of this Saturday night the tsunami alert was canceled for most of the beaches in southern California caused by the eruption from a submarine volcano near the island of Tonga, in the South Pacific.
The notice was initially revoked for the beaches of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, reported the National Weather Service (NWS).
The Tsunami Advisory has been canceled and there are no further tsunami advisories in effect. However, an increased rip current danger will persist. https://t.co/XcDsMXef3d
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 16, 2022
The alert remained in effect for a few more hours for beaches in San Luis Obispo and Santa Bárbara counties.
Despite the suspension of the alert, it is still unknown when the beaches in the County of Orange, excluding Huntington Beach.
We rcvd word that the tsunami advisory has been lifted for Huntington Beach. No further beach closures in place. Thanks to our community for your cooperation & patience. pic.twitter.com/iAXFzDBlBl
— Huntington Beach PD (@HBPoliceDept) January 07, 2022
The National Weather Service reported that the tsunami caused a one foot swell between 7: 30 am and 8: 30 am this Saturday, which caused strong currents, concentrating the greatest concern in coastal communities, ports and bays when the high tide appeared.
The eruption of the volcano occurred in a spectacular way, which caused intense waves in the Pacific Ocean, with an international tsunami alert, including for the coast of Alaska.
There were no immediate reports of people injured or the extent of damage caused in Tonga as communication with the island nation remained cut due to eruption.
Along the Pacific coast of the United States Residents were asked to stay away from the coast and move to higher ground.
They were also asked to pay attention to the instructions of the local emergency management authorities.
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