When was this issued, and when will it expire? I'm just wondering because if a tsunami happens they will be able to see it coming on computers via the data collectors in the ocean.

http://www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/pdfs/detection_buoys.pdf

I am also asking this because i'm wondering if a large tsunami could still happen while we watch.

 

Its running live alerts now on google, or if you go to the australian section of this forum theres a link to a running news feed. 53 nations now under tsunami alert, Easter island partial evac, Tsunami alerts activated siren system in hawaii. Alaska and West Coast Tsunamo station issusing alerts

 

Evacuation in Hawaii



Just letting you know the update going on here in Hawaii. Warning sirens will sound at 6:00 am to evacuate for all low lying areas of all islands. It's now almost 5:00 am. Tsunami may hit after 11:00 am Hawaii Time. But people are bugging out right now.

My home is getting a flood of phone calls from friends and family, asking if they can come up here to where we live and "camp out." We live in one of the higher mountainous communities on the island we are on - 1400 feet above sea level and 8 miles in from the beach. This is why we moved up here, so it's comforting to know that we made a providential decision like this. My husband always wanted us to move to beach front property, but I told him - NO WAY! Maybe beautiful (hello, we're in Hawaii, why not?!), but too many risks. Now our decision is paying off.

We'll update you all as time gets near. We've had several of these warnings over the years - most have been "waveless." I'm just very grateful that there's been sufficient warning for everyone and that we live up a mountain. Also, if the electricity were to go out, we're ready and we've got 4 months of food. Thanks to many of you and your valuable knowledge and information!

 

Just letting you know the update going on here in Hawaii. Warning sirens will sound at 6:00 am to evacuate for all low lying areas of all islands. It's now almost 5:00 am. Tsunami may hit after 11:00 am Hawaii Time. But people are bugging out right now.

My home is getting a flood of phone calls from friends and family, asking if they can come up here to where we live and "camp out." We live in one of the higher mountainous communities on the island we are on - 1400 feet above sea level and 8 miles in from the beach. This is why we moved up here, so it's comforting to know that we made a providential decision like this. My husband always wanted us to move to beach front property, but I told him - NO WAY! Maybe beautiful (hello, we're in Hawaii, why not?!), but too many risks. Now our decision is paying off.

We'll update you all as time gets near. We've had several of these warnings over the years - most have been "waveless." I'm just very grateful that there's been sufficient warning for everyone and that we live up a mountain. Also, if the electricity were to go out, we're ready and we've got 4 months of food. Thanks to many of you and your valuable knowledge and information!

Please keep us updated, but we understand family needs come first. Be safe, GF.

 

Yes, there are a few other threads here on this subject. People are very concerned as this was an 8.8, much much stronger than the one that hit Haiti earlier this month.

 

I dont think they will have a problem..

 

a tsunami already hit Robertson Caruso island off the coast of Hawaii

 

Source please. Thank you

 

The estimated arrival time in hawaii of the first tsunami wave is

1119 am hst sat 27 feb 2010

forecast wave arrival times and amplitudes crest to trough.

Hilo 1105am hst 2.5 meters
honolulu 1137am hst 0.5 meters
kahului 1126am hst 2.2 meters
nawiliwili 1142am hst 0.9 meters
haleiwa 0.5 meters
kawaihae 0.6 meters

these are only estimates...actual values may differ.

 

Fox news reports that expected wave height when it hits Hawaii will be 6' to 12'

 

http://www.hawaiiss.com/weather/tsunami.htm

 

ETA update on Tsunami will now be at 11:19am local Hawaii Time.

Source: Fox news interview with Pacific Tsunami Warning Center representative.

 

The news is entertainment. Never rely on the news for accurate information..
Here's the actual bulletin from NOAA

http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/messages/pacific/2010/pacific.2010.02.27.164746.txt

 

Sorry wrong one

http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/messages/hawaii/2010/hawaii.2010.02.27.165059.txt

 

I got woken up at 4:30 am from a friend of mine warning of this tsunami....been up since then with last minute preps (water, gas, etc.).

We live about 1/4 mile from the coastline here on the west side of Oahu. We'll be climbing up the mountain here with the kids and dogs. People have already started climbing up. Hope this isn't really bad.

 

Hello fellow local person!



Howzit Rina! I'm here in Hawaii too, not stating what exact island, but I now have 30 adults and 12 children at my house. We're up here on a mountain. Keep us updated of the Wai`anae Coast and what's going on. I heard roads are pretty clogged and people are trying to go up Makakilo. Keep up the Aloha Spirit. Nice to meet someone from Hawai`i!

 

I am listening to a Hawaiian radio station for coverage. AM 690 KHNR, there is a listen live link, and they are covering it.

http://www.khnr.com/

 

We'll know in a couple hours. Baja is at risk for tsunami as well. Haven't heard anything about SoCal.

 

Forgive my ignorance but i just heard they are expecting 8 foot waves? Are 8' tsunami waves worse than regular 8' waves? Ive seen 8' waves here in the gulf many times...is it not the same?

 

It's worse because with a tsunami, that 8' wave can be traveling at speed up to 600 mph. It's the main reason why tsunamis are so destructive.

 

I just heard that the expected Tsunami waves heading for Hawaii are more towards the 12 - 15 foot mark.......that was from a feed from one of the scientist guys that actually monitor these things IN HAWAII.......

Hopeing for the best.....stay safe all of you!............

I guess the watches and warnings are going all ove rthe entire pacific basin!.......even to British Columbia in Canada.......so I would imagine the SO CAL is in that line ......lol......

 

Well another update. It's now after 9 am. I have close to 30 adults and at least 15 children in our home. More are on their way. I've lost count, but everyone is being great and bringing in food and water with themselves. Good friends and family of our friends have been coming to our house since 5 am. Someone's mom just came in from kidney dialysis and is resting on our spare bed. I have only used some of my stored food, since everyone is being so giving and bringing whatever they had in their pantries.

Once again, the coastline roads will be shut down in 45 minutes and people in hotels or apartment buildings are being evacuated vertically. Those in coastline areas are heading up the mountains. I live in a mountainous community which is why so many friends and church family headed up here. Sam's Club opened it's doors to the public and I heard that they're letting 10 shoppers in at a time. The line of cars wraps around the block. Gas stations have long lines. Stores have run out of water and different foods. The usual last minuteness and panic. I'm glad I prepped and up here where it's calm.

We are recharging the last of the batteries in case this goes into the night. I'm cooking a lot of food just in case the electricity goes out. Constantly rotating the pitchers of water and iced tea.

It's a beautiful day here despite what's about to happen.

More updates soon.

 

Well another update. It's now after 9 am. I have close to 30 adults and at least 15 children in our home. More are on their way. I've lost count, but everyone is being great and bringing in food and water with themselves. Good friends and family of our friends have been coming to our house since 5 am. Someone's mom just came in from kidney dialysis and is resting on our spare bed. I have only used some of my stored food, since everyone is being so giving and bringing whatever they had in their pantries.

Once again, the coastline roads will be shut down in 45 minutes and people in hotels or apartment buildings are being evacuated vertically. .

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.


Watching the news now, lots of sheeple standing on the road just off the shoreline looking for the wave. But, it doesn't surprise me. Just waiting to see a surfer waiting for the 'big one'.

 

I'm trying to find some live beach cams in hawaii, but so far they are all shut down. if anyone finds one, let me know.

 

Cnn is broadcasting now the expect it to hit around 4:00. Our thougths and prayers are with all our forum members. Good luck to you and your families and stay safe.

 

Tsunami Bouy at Hawaii shows action now ...

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=51407

 

i wouldnt doubt that there is cause i just looked on a web site and there has been severl 6.0 or greater magnatude earthquakes in the region

 

OK, saw news feeds of surfers on the waves. :headshake:

Disappointed with the news video feeds. Poor video, tapped into the web feeds, where are the news channels HD cameras? Enquiring minds want to see.

Best wishes to all effected.

 

CNN just showed a guy walking on the beach a few minutes ago

 

Well newest update: I am a "Waveless Tsunami Survivor"! It's now about 1:30 pm.

Nothing has really happened. Hilo, on the Big Island, experienced 3 waves that were minor, but people are still being cautioned to remain at their homes and keep the roads clear. The roads are still closed around the coastal areas in case of latent waves, so the people at my house still can't head home. So now we're cooking lunch and all the kids from different families have become best friends as only children can.

I went on our roof to watch any recession of water, but there was nothing accept the water seemed a little sandy/brown in color rather than light or deep blue.

Well I'm glad we still have electricity and I can type this. Thanks for all your prayers. I'm hearing of reports of an increasing death toll in Chile. I feel bad for them.