A strong 8.8 earthquake hit the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Wednesday. After the earthquake, tsunami waves arrived in the coastal regions of Russia and Japan. The nearby regions also experienced large waves.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System has now provided a list of additional countries and islands that may be threatened by tsunamis.
High-Risk Areas (Waves Over 3 Meters)
The following regions can expect waves higher than 3 meters:
- Ecuador
- Russia
- Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Moderate-Risk Zones (Waves Between 1–3 Meters)
These areas are in danger of waves between 1 and 3 meters:
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Japan
- Jarvis Island
- Johnston Atoll
- Kiribati
- Midway Island
- Palmyra Island
- Peru
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
Lower-Risk Areas (Waves Between 0.3–1 Meter)
The following locations may see waves between 0.3 and 1 meter:
- Antarctica
- Australia
- Chuuk
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- El Salvador
- Fiji
- Guatemala
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Taiwan
Minimal-Risk Areas (Waves Below 0.3 Meters)
These nations may experience very small wave action:
- Brunei
- China
- North Korea
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
Current Warnings in Effect
Authorities have already issued tsunami warnings for:
- The United States West Coast
- New Zealand
People are being urged to avoid coastal beaches and be on the lookout as conditions progress.
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