Lifeguard urges evacuation of Hawaii beach following tsunami alerts
Breaking News: Tsunami Hits Hawaii After Major Earthquake in Russia
On July 30, 2025, Hawaii was evacuating coastal areas due to a tsunami warning triggered by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The earthquake generated tsunami alerts, as significant waves capable of causing dangerous flooding and strong currents were expected to reach Hawaii, prompting officials to urge residents to evacuate low-lying coastal zones or seek higher ground or upper floors of buildings for safety [1][2].
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency activated its Emergency Operations Center, and warning sirens on all islands sounded repeatedly to notify residents of the threat. This evacuation was a precaution because tsunami waves can wrap around islands, affecting all shores unpredictably, and the first tsunami wave is not necessarily the largest, so danger can persist for many hours after the initial event [1].
Initial waves of about 4 to 6 feet were recorded at various gauges in Hawaii, with flooding reported in some shoreline areas, including parking lots and boat harbors [2][3]. The US Tsunami Warning System issued a warning, predicting "hazardous tsunami waves" within the next three hours [4].
The tsunami did not only affect Hawaii but also Kamchatka and possibly other areas. A tsunami with a height of 3-4 meters hit parts of Kamchatka, and a mountain peak fell off, triggering the tsunami [5]. The impact of the tsunami is still under investigation, but it may have significant historical implications due to the uncovering of a legendary lost city, making it accessible for the first time [6].
However, further research is needed to confirm the exact details of the lost city and its history. The exact extent of the damage caused by the tsunami is still unknown, but more information is expected to be revealed as investigations continue. Once it was clear the danger was reduced, the tsunami advisory was canceled, and no significant damage occurred beyond minor flooding [2][4].
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/hawaii-tsunami-evacuation-earthquake/index.html [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/us/hawaii-tsunami-evacuation.html [3] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58118027 [4] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/07/30/hawaii-tsunami-warning-evacuation-order-cancelled/1228429001/ [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tsunami-hits-parts-kamchatka-russia-2025-07-30/ [6] https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2025/07/hawaii-tsunami-reveals-lost-city/
- Despite the evacuation, initial waves of 4 to 6 feet were recorded in Hawaii, indicating the unpredictable and dangerous nature of tsunamis.
- As investigations continue, the impact of the tsunami on a legendary lost city in Kamchatka may have significant historical implications.
