| Yesterday we had dramatic satellite footage of the eruption, today the result. |
[SAHARAREPORTERS] The United States has issued a Tsunami alert for the West Coast after a gigantic underwater volcano erupted near Tonga's largest island, Tongatapu, sending a cloud of ash and gas steam into the air.According to Australia’s meteorology bureau, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, about 65km north of capital Nuku’alofa, caused a Tsunami measuring 1.2 metres.On Friday the volcano sent ash, steam and gas up to 20km into the air, Tonga Geological Services said in a Facebook post.
However,
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there are no immediate reports of injuries or deaths so far in Tonga or elsewhere.
The US National Weather Service for the Socialist paradise of San Francisco
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and the surrounding Bay Area warned residents to expect waves of up to three feet throughout the day and potential coastal floods in low-lying areas.
An alert issued afterwards warned locals to get out of the water and stay away from waterfronts, beaches, harbours, marinas and other coastal areas.
Boat operators were told to get their boats at least 180 feet up onto dry land.
"Do not go to the shore to observe the tsunami," it cautioned.
County officials in Berkeley warned, "People in Berkeley Marina, Get Out Of Your Boat And Off The Docks Now. Evacuation Order is due to a tusnami that is scheduled to arrive in Berkeley at 8.10am."
A Tsunami advisory means that strong currents and dangerous waves are imminent and people should stay out of the water.
It is one step short of a tsunami warning, which advises people to move urgently to high ground or inland.