Tsunami warning: Waves in Santa Cruz damage docks, jostle boats like a ‘major car collision’
Residents of Santa Cruz County living along the coast or near major rivers have been advised to evacuate as the first waves linked to Japan's 8.9 earthquake reached land there, jostling boats and damaging docks.
Authorities issued an evacuation advisory about 6:40 a.m. for coastal residents and those living along the San Lorenzo and Capitol rivers, and other major waterways in Santa Cruz County, said county spokesman Enrique Sahagun.
The first waves reached land about 7:45 a.m. At Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, the swells pushed and bumped boats together and broke some docks, but total damage is unknown thus far, Sahagun said.
"The water is pushing the boats together like a major car collision on Highway 405 or another big highway," he said.
Sahagun added that the California state emergency services had warned him that oncoming earthquake-related waves could continue for another 10 to 12 hours and cause more damage.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
I am curious about the Tsunami this morning in Santa Cruz.
I had an phone call from a friend that it's going to hit Sacramento around p.m. time? Is this possible?
Posted by: Cassie Lee | March 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM
im scared!!!!!!!!!!!help Japan
Posted by: hot girl | March 11, 2011 at 10:08 AM
im scared to death help japan save our souls and pray........thank u Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: hot girl | March 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM
could all the fish caught in california harbors 3 days ago have known there was an earthquake about to occur in the pacific? Makes you wonder, they do have those special senses.
Posted by: DonMiguel | March 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM
could all the fish caught in california harbors 3 days ago have known there was an earthquake about to occur in the pacific?
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Maybe not, but a little wave action may help send those anchovies on their way.
And whatz with the Redondo tax dollars vacuming up those fishies?
That's what crabs and lobsters are for.
Posted by: thealaskan | March 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
we all need to pray! May God be with us all!
Posted by: Ms. VJ | March 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I never thought it would hit California...wow...I hope noone was injured...Japan needs our prayers...and our help.
Posted by: dee | March 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM