Quick Take:
Waves are currently projected to be less than afoot tall, but it is advised to stay away from coastal areas and out of the water until further notice.
A major 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a tsunami advisory for parts of the California coast, including Santa Cruz County, on Tuesday evening.
A tsunami advisory means that a tsunami with the possibility of strong currents or waves is expected, and that ocean conditions can be dangerous for swimmers, boaters, and those near the water, but major damage or flooding is not expected.
A message from the county’s Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience said that tsunami activity is expected to arrive at around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, and that current tsunami heights are forecast to be less than one foot tall.
No evacuations are advised at this time, but city officials are advising people to avoid coastal areas, beaches and waterways.
Visit tsunami.gov for more information.
