Saturday, March 12, 2011

Crescent City California - Hit By Tsunami

Crescent City California was hit with waves from the tsunami this morning at around 7:30 AM. There were a reported 35 boats damaged and a vast mojority of docks were ruined.

The waves got as high as 3.7 feet... the biggest waves to hit mainland. The waves may get higher... expect anywhere up to 7 feet.

Crescent City CA hasn't been hit with waves like this since 1964... back then 11 people died. Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported so far...

During the morning, officials had activated tsunami warning sirens urging the residents of Del Norte and Humboldt county coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground. Santa Cruse, Monterey Harbor and Sun Francisco were also hit by tsunami waves at about 2.4 feet higher then the usual.

Waves have also reach shores in Oregon. The crazy part is that there were many surfers who ignored all warning and decided to try to surf the waves!



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