Crescent City in Northern California experienced tsunami-related damage following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Russia. Officials reported waves peaking at 4 feet, causing significant surges. The unique ocean floor shape creates a funnel effect, leading to high tsunami energy in the area. A dock suffered major structural failure due to the tsunami surge, which overwhelmed its protective design. While other California coastal regions saw minor impacts and subsequent advisories were lifted, alerts remain in effect for Eureka, cautioning residents against beach access.
Crescent City in Northern California saw waves reach 4 feet high during the tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Russia. The National Weather Service reported the tsunami peaked around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
The shape of the ocean floor off Crescent City's coast creates a funnel effect during tsunamis, resulting in it receiving the most tsunami energy compared to other locations along the California coast.
Crescent City Harbormaster Mike Rademaker noted that a water surge inundated the dock leading to its major structural failure, emphasizing that the dock's design successfully dissipated tsunami energy as intended.
While several areas along the California coast experienced minimal impacts, Crescent City faced significant effects, with only minor damage reported in other regions. Tsunami advisories were canceled in many areas but remained active in Eureka.
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