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Hawaii breathes a massive sigh of relief after tsunami scare shakes islands

Wednesday evening in Waikiki ended in classic Hawaiian style, with a stunning red, orange and gold sunset, children laughing and splashing in waves lapping the shore – and parents sipping cocktails from plastic cups.

Reuters · 1d

Tsunami reaches Hawaii after huge quake shakes Russia's Far East

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves of up to 16 feet nearby, and sparked evacuation orders in Japan, Hawaii and across the Pacific on Wednesday (July 30).

CBS News · 1d

Tsunami warning lifted for Hawaii after waves hit following 8.8 earthquake in Russia

The 8.8 magnitude temblor struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, an isolated strip along the Pacific Ocean, overnight. Residents of the peninsula fled inland as 16-foot waves caused flooding.

Tsunami advisory for Hawaii has been lifted

The New York Times · 2d

Hawaii Lifts Warnings After Tsunami Causes Minimal Damage

The worst predictions did not come to pass after a major earthquake off the coast of Russia sent a surge of water across the Pacific.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Tsunami advisory for Hawaii has been lifted, but officials urge caution over next 24 hours

CNN’s Will Ripley reports from Hawaii as the tsunami advisory has been lifted. Earlier, tsunami warnings were issued for the US coastline and Japan after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia.

Politico · 1d

Hawaii tsunami reups Pacific readiness concerns

The earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia late Tuesday registered 8.8 on the Richter scale and ensuing tsunami has raised concerns that the Pentagon could be caught unawares by a natural disaster in a region where thousands of U.

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Hurricane Iona strengthens to Category 3 storm off southern Hawaii

Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward and does not pose any land threat to the Hawaiian Islands, forecasters said.

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‘Over-evacuation’ may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say

Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off ...

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Sirens blare, traffic gridlocks as Hawaii braces for tsunami threat

Residents and visitors across the Hawaiian Islands were sent scrambling after a tsunami warning was sent out on Tuesday.

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, California after huge quake off Russia

A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, where waves set off by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s remote Far East ...

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Red flag warning signals extreme wildfire risk for Hawaii

All Hawaiian islands are under a red flag warning today until 6 p.m., signaling an extreme wildfire risk due to strong winds, ...

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Tsunami advisory dropped in Hawaii, but dangers remain. What tourists should know.

Hawaii’s Visitors and Convention Bureau says dangerous conditions may continue, even though the tsunami advisory has been ...

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Hawaii faces wildfire risk amid drought, winds

As tropical systems fade or move away, winds paired with drought conditions will keep the wildfire risk elevated.

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Cruise passenger details getting left behind during Hawaii tsunami

Passengers of the Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Line docked in Hilo were expected to return to the harbor for a ...

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Hawaii breathes a massive sigh of relief after tsunami scare shakes island

Residents and tourists in Hawaii were forced to scramble to safety during tsunami scare after Russia’s massive earthquake.

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‘Chief of War’ Review: Battleground Hawaii

Nearly everything written about “Chief of War” — the new series set in 18th-century Hawaii for which the Honolulu-born Jason ...