A very large 8.9 earthquake shook Japan last night. The Hawaiian Islands are feeling the effects with large waves and threats of tsunamis this morning as I write this blog.
We love the coast. We love living near the ocean but it also comes with some risks.
When I checked my e-mails this morning, there was an evacuation notice from the county. A bit scary. Here is what was written:
A strong earthquake has struck the Pacific Ocean and a Tsunami Warning is now in effect for California. These dangerous waves or tidal surges are expected to reach the County between 7:30 and 8:00 AM Pacific Standard/Daylight Time. Tsunami waves may come ashore for several hours.
All beaches and low lying coastal areas should be evacuated immediately.
What a lovely way to wake up! We sit a bit higher than the specific places listed in the warning that are to be evacuated immediately. We are watching and waiting. The latest information is that it should hit our coast around 8:15AM. I am will be here. They just showed on TV the long line of traffic evacuating to higher ground.
Keep your fingers crossed that it will not come too far ashore.
UPDATE: The city is a ghost town. Everyone has fled to higher ground. The waves are hitting right now. Not big. Not bad. So, I think all is well.
UPDATE: The city is a ghost town. Everyone has fled to higher ground. The waves are hitting right now. Not big. Not bad. So, I think all is well.
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