A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast early Wednesday, generating tsunami waves and prompting widespread alerts across the Pacific.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a warning for Hawaii, where urgent evacuations were underway. Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned residents to get away from the coastline and seek higher grounder saying "It is not a regular wave," he said. "It will actually kill you."
A Tsunami advisory has been issued for Alaska and the U.S. West Coast, including California, Oregon, and Washington.