Tsunami waves are a series that can continue for hours; the first wave is rarely the largest [5.5, 14].
Waves reached up to 5 meters in Russia's Kuril Islands [26], 6 feet in Hawaii [5.2], and up to 3.5 feet in California (Crescent City) [5.2, 5.3]. Tsunami
Authorities issued immediate evacuation orders for coastal and riverside areas, urging residents to move to higher ground [34]. Tsunami waves are a series that can continue
This event resulted in an estimated 558 deaths and over 12,000 injuries [30]. Tsunami Safety: What to Know This event resulted in an estimated 558 deaths
Tsunami waves exceeding 80 cm were confirmed along the northern coast [34].
A sudden, unusual rise or fall of ocean waters (the "drawback") [18, 20].
For real-time monitoring, you can check the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers or the Japan Meteorological Agency .