Footage of a tsunami surge destroying two docks and sets sailboats a drift in Tiburon, per ABC7's CornellBarnard , who took this video. A tsunami advisory was issued today for Bay Area, Santa Cruz coastlines after an underwater volcano erupted near Tonga.
It comes after a tsunami hit Tonga's largest island, reportedly sending waves flooding into the capital after an underwater volcano in the South Pacific exploded in a violent eruption.
Berkeley police say people living in the Marina or the area of need to evacuate immediately. The Berkeley Fire Department has ordered a mandatory evacuation in the Marina area or those living in the area due to Tsunami warning. 2-3 feet waves are due around 7:30 AM. About 113 people have been evacuated.
Meteorologist Drew Tuma and Lisa Argen says a high tide in San Francisco is expected at 9:09a.m. at 6 feet.....if we see 1-2 foot increase because of this tsunami it would look pretty similar to what we experienced with king tidesAny area or structure impacted by severe king tides likely to be impacted on the Bay side. Liveaboards will be impacted. Height expect 0.6 - 0.9 meters , initial impact 0735 -0800 - but impact will build over a few hours. High tide at Golden Gate is 9a.m..
"Tsunami Warning to be in place most of the day today. No residential flooding expected, but we do want people to stay away from the beaches and other coastal waterways for their own safety. With the high tide and throughout the day, there will be strong coastal surges." Tsunami Warning to be in place most of the day today. No residential flooding expected, but we do want people to stay away from the beaches and other coastal waterways for their own safety. With the high tide and throughout the day, there will be strong coastal surges.
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