Big Island beaches closed after Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami advisory for Hawaii – KHON2

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for Hawaii on Monday afternoon.

[Hawaii’s Weather Station – Latest in Hawaii weather]

This was triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the south of Alaska.

Though officials do not expect a major tsunami to hit the state, they noted sea-level changes–one-foot waves–near Hilo and Kahului.

These recorded changes were just above the advisory level and could pose a hazard to swimmers, boaters, and people near the shore, at beaches and at harbors and marinas.

Due to the advisory and as a precaution, all beaches and low-lying coastal areas will be closed for the rest of the day, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

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