B.C. earthquake, tsunami advisory
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haida Gwaii, sparking tsunami warnings and advisories from California up the coast of B.C. to Alaska.
- The news immediately started spreading via social media.
- @CBCVancouver #socialmedia played a huge part in spreading earthquake/tsunami news & emergency protocols here in Alert Bay, BC. FB & Twitter
- People living in the earthquake zone, in B.C. and the U.S., took to social media to share their experiences.
Uncle from PG called to see if we're still alive from the tsunami..44cm #TsunamiWarning #BC #westcoast
Checked in with my parents who live literally less than 100 feet from the water in coastal BC. Seems all is ok. #tsunami #earthquakebc- B.C's tsunami warnings were eventually downgraded to advisories.
- As the tsunami threat in B.C. eased, officials in Hawaii warned of a tsunami, advising residents to head to higher ground.
Evacuating from our resort to higher ground in Koloa because of the predicted #tsunami from the BC #earthquake! wow! Vacation excitement!!
Looks like there are a lot of people on the move in Hawaii to escape potential #tsunami from BC #earthquake. Seemed pretty calm thankfully.- As the news spread, many social media users shared their thoughts with those affected.
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- Desiree Marie Bernertafter being in the Japan quake a couple yrs ago, i thought i wouldnt feel anything when a smaller one did happen, i did feel it the other night around 8;00...more2012-10-30T09:12:55.997Z
- Desiree Marie Bernertafter being in the Japan quake a couple yrs ago, i thought i wouldnt feel anything when a smaller one did happen, i did feel it the other night around 8;00...after being in the Japan quake a couple yrs ago, i thought i wouldnt feel anything when a smaller one did happen, i did feel it the other night around 8;00 oclock or so, like some one was shaking there legs , ,it felt like a shiver , im all the way in Wa. state on the west side in Port Orchard , & now your getting them again, its a bit scarey, i pray we dont have any more, a 9.0 is horrible, an feirce!! God Bless us all if this wasnt the big one there all talking about, more2012-10-30T09:12:55.997Z
