The Canadian Press is reporting a tsunami advisory has been issued for all of coastal British Columbia following Saturday’s 8.8 earthquake in Chile. The quake is one of the strongest every recorded.
The West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center says a tsunami advisory means there is a possibility of strong localized currents.
No significant inundation is expected, but low-lying coastal areas and beaches are at risk.
The provincial emergency system says experts predict the first wave arrival time of 15:11 PST at the southern B.C. coastline.
It says local governments may consider activating their emergency plans, including evacuating marinas, beaches and other areas that are below normal high-tide mark.
A stronger tsunami warning was issued earlier Saturday for a wide swath of the Pacific, including Hawaii, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
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