Tsunami means high sea waves generated in the sea due to earthquake. After yesterday earthquake of Chile tsunami warning was issued not only in Chile but also in many different Places on Pacific Ocean. Hawaii, Peru and Australia were also tsunami receiving places. People on the west coast of the United States, such as Ventura in California were advised to move to some safer places to avoid the destruction that will be caused by tsunami. National Weather Service said the 2 to 3 feet height waves are expected in Ventura. After the tidal waves reached California they make some destruction. Thankfully no causalities are recorded. Authorities are trying to save people lives and properties. There was no major damage caused on the Ventura Harbor by the 6 foot high waves. Harbor officials are trying to make off shore boats move to harbor.
Brett Thompson, who spent the night at Ventura Harbor on his 46-foot sailboat Grace, said that there was no damage caused to boat and it was retrieved without any damage. He also said on telephone call from boat
“It was quickly captured and retied. I haven’t heard of any boats being damaged. Some pilings and channel markers broke loose, but just minor stuff.”
Channel Islands Harbor Master’s Office said that no major damage caused by the waves. Officials have warned the people to stay away from the beach and avoid sitting on the rocks. 14 tsunami waves higher then 3 feet had been observed in California since 1812. 6 of them were destructive. 12 people were killed by 1964’s magnitude-9.2 quake in Alaska.
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