Emergency BC has cancelled a tsunami advisory which had been issued for areas of the North and Central Coasts, as well as Haida Gwaii.
Said advisory was the result of a volcanic eruption off the coast of the Tonga Islands, north of New Zealand.
High waves had prompted the advisory, but have now come to rest enough to call it off.
An advisory for sections of Vancouver Island remained in place for a bit longer, but was also called off in the early afternoon.
Video by CFNR’s Craig Ellis, Showing the Scale of the Eruption and Tsunami
Video of Ground Shake Following Tonga Eruption, Sent in From Listeners Brandon and Priscilla Dundas, from Laxgalts’ap
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Emergency BC has issued a tsunami advisory for areas of the North Coast, including Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii, the Central Coast, parts of Vancouver Island, and Juan de Fuca Strait.
The advisory is due to a volcanic eruption in the Tonga Islands.
Strong currents are expected and residents are being advised to avoid shore lines, but this is not an evacuation order or alert.
While under an advisory, residents should: move out of the water and away from harbours, marinas, bays and inlets, follow instructions from local emergency officials, if you feel extensive ground rumbling move inland and uphill on foot if possible, do not observe the tsunami, and do not return to the coast until emergency officials indicate it is safe.
Boat operators should move their boat to a sea depth of at least 180 ft, if time and conditions allow, and avoid entering any shallow water.
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