Coastal regions from Chile to the western U.S. were on edge after a powerful earthquake in Russia¡¯s Far East triggered a tsunami that rippled across the Pacific, though warnings in Hawaii and Japan were downgraded.
Chile, hit by a major earthquake and devastating tsunami in 2010, is implementing coastal evacuation protocols in high-risk areas. Senapred, which is in charge of disaster risk management, declared a red alert Wednesday for tsunamis for municipalities along the continental coastline.
The city of Valpara¨ªso said evacuations will start at noon local time, detailing the areas people will have to leave in an X post. Authorities also ordered evacuations to begin on Easter Island. President Gabriel Boric called on citizens to ¡°stay calm¡± and follow instructions. In Peru, meanwhile, 65 ports were closed, AFP reported.
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