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Tsunami Expert Offers Advice For US West Coast

July 31, 2025

Tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii and along the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near the Russian coast. “Remember a tsunami is not just one wave, but a series of inundating waves”, says David Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator at NOAA. He breaks down what to expect along the U.S. West Coast.