On the West Coast the US states like Oregon and Alaska are more at risk because of the curve, but all Pacific states, especially Hawaii, are at risk. Here are some linkage updates.
Massive quake, aftershocks hit Chile; at least 147 dead
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
[HA Gov] Lingle declares state of emergency
Hawaii under tsunami warning, emergency response plans underway
Telegraph UK: Chile earthquake: tsunami reaches Pacific islands as death toll hits 147
Hawaii’s tsunami warning: How the US is better prepared.
Pacific tsunami: Half the planet affected
Send good vibes and prayers for all in Hawaii. Here’s a comment from “IslandLibertarian”:
The Tsunami Warning Siren woke me at around5:30am…….got as prepared as I could….the 1/2 hour to impact sirens just went off………surreal…….I live right on the edge of the East Honolulu evacuation zone………our cat is hiding out in the closet, won’t come out…not a good sign…..Who needs Obama when you’ve got Tsunamis?
The Tsunami Warning Siren woke me at around5:30am…….got as prepared as I could….the 1/2 hour to impact sirens just went off………surreal…….I live right on the edge of the East Honolulu evacuation zone………our cat is hiding out in the closet, won’t come out…not a good sign…..Who needs Obama when you’ve got Tsunamis?
Be safe my friend. I’ve posted your note on the front page. All of us pray for you and your kitty. Let us know how things go. Please check in when you can.
Thanks, I think we’ll be ok…..