Tsunami Alert in effect for Alaska, British Columbia and the West Coast of the United States

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A tsunami warning is in effect for Alaska and the west coast of the United States as waves hit Tonga following a volcanic eruption.

A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska, the west coast of the United States from California to British Columbia in Canada. Satellite images show a massive ash cloud and shock waves spreading from the eruption. According to Radio New Zealand (RNZ), waves crossed the shoreline of Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa, on Saturday, rolling onto coastal roads and flooding properties.

The Hunga-Tonga-Hongga-Hapai volcano erupted for the first time on Friday, sending a plume of ash 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) into the air, according to RNZ. A second eruption struck Saturday at 5:26 p.m. local time, RNZ reports.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a two-foot-high tsunami was reported in Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa.

Update: In Alaska, waves of 1 and 2 feet were observed in Nikolsky while waves of 1 foot in length were observed in Atka, Adak and King Cove. The last wave was expected to reach Homer shortly after nine in the morning, people were advised to get out of the water and stay away from shore.

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A tsunami warning is now in effect for the US West Coast including California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, according to the NWS Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska. See Consultation Here Juneau 7-Day Outlook – KINY (kinyradio.com)

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