An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile at 3:34am Saturday morning causing tsunami warnings to be posted for many areas in the Pacific, including the islands of Hawaii. Over 100 people have died and that number could rise as the day goes on. The epicenter was about 70 miles from Concepcion and caused the Santiago airport to be shut down. Residents continue to experience aftershocks, some as strong as 5.0 or higher. South America, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Russia and many Pacific Islands are all at risk of tsunamis. Alaska and the US West Coast are at risk as well, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. For more information on the earthquake, go to the USGS website. For more information on the tsunami warnings, go to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's website.
The estimated arrival time of the first tsunami wave to hit the Hawaiian coast will be around 11:05 am HST. It is still uncertain as to exactly what extend the wave will be. Keep checking back for the latest on the earthquake in Chile and the impacts on the Pacific coasts.
Updates:
Tidal surge being reported in Ventura, CA, with some beach erosion. Buoys swept away but no boats.
Death toll in Chile now up to 214
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirming 5.5 foot tidal surge at The Big Island and now the water is beginning to recede. No damage has been reported yet. Surges in water continue to move in, but no significant waves are being reported.
Reports coming in of discoloration, receding of the water and strange tides coming in from Hilo Bay, Hawaii.
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