At least three people needed rescuing in San Francisco, including one surfer whose board broke due to the intense waves.
Ocean Beach is seen in San Francisco on January 15, 2022 during a tsunami alert after Tonga volcanic eruption.Saturday's tsunami advisory for the West Coast, including coastal California and parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, was no false alarm as high waves hit the coastline after a large underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga on Friday night.
Coastal communities around the Bay Area warned people to stay away from beaches, and the Berkeley Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the city’s Marina district that wasn't lifted until nearly 5 p.m.
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