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Alaskan Tsunami Warning

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Sky new is reporting an earthquake off Alaska of 8.2 that has created a 10 metre high Tsunami wave, so man the lifeboats LLL just in case. ;)


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Re: Alaskan Tsunami Warning

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Wow! that's a big one. :o

I hope it doesn't do too much harm to people and the environment.
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Re: Alaskan Tsunami Warning

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It would seem by some reports that it is centred around Kodiak where some evacuation to higher ground has taken place. One report I saw said that the water in Kodiak bay had been sucked back out which is a typical pre-tsunami event before the sea rushes back in again.
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Re: Alaskan Tsunami Warning

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Saw the alerts but I think I am good. Seattle today so close to open ocean
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