The New York Times

Here is what the different tsunami alerts mean.

Warning, advisory, watch? They’ve got very different meanings. By Talya Minsberg and John Keefe A tsunami could cause widespread flooding of the coast and nearby waterways. Move inland or to high ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Minimal U.S. effects from tsunami don't mean the forecast was inaccurate

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula sent a wave of water racing at the speed of a jetliner toward Hawaii, California and Washington state, spurring warnings and ...
The New York Times

Tsunami Alerts Are Mostly Lifted After Major Pacific Quake

Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were no immediate reports of major damage, although some areas remained on alert.
KING5

Here's what each tsunami alert level means

SEATTLE — One of the largest earthquakes in recorded history struck Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Russia, prompting tsunami alerts to go out across the West Coast of the U.S. But what does each ...
Digital Journal

Powerful quake hits off Alaska, but tsunami threat lifted

A powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska early Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings along the Pacific coasts of the US and Canada that were later called off. The quake struck ...