Tsunami advisory for B.C. remains in effect after major Russian earthquake
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A tsunami advisory remains in effect for parts of the B.C. coast after a major earthquake hit Russia's Far East region, one of the strongest quakes ever recorded.
A tsunami advisory remains in effect for parts of coastal British Columbia after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit the Far East region of Russia overnight.
The advisory, which was upgraded from a watch late Tuesday night, covers the North Coast and Haida Gwaii; the Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island, including Kitimat, Bella Coola and Port Hardy; the West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew; and the Juan de Fuca Strait from Jordan River to Greater Victoria, including the Saanich Peninsula.
According to Emergency Info BC, tsunami waves were expected to hit Langara Island at about 10:05 p.m. Pacific daylight time (PDT), with Tofino to see waves at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
There has been no immediate confirmation of their arrival as of Wednesday morning.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, however, notes in regional observations that an “observed maximum tsunami height” of six centimetres was observed at Langara Island, with 27 cm seen at Winter Harbour, 21 cm at Tofino and nine cm at Bamfield.
The agency warns people in B.C. to stay away from the shore due to concerns about strong currents, warning that both waves and currents can drown or injure people in the water.
People are also advised not to go near the shore to observe the currents or waves.
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