The tsunami warning, triggered by an offshore earthquake, sparked widespread panic, causing people along Northern California's coast to scramble for higher ground within an hour.
Jon Ward, an architect, felt doubt about the tsunami warning until he realized the threat was real and urgently called his wife to return home.
As people evacuated towards the Marin Hills, they faced a chaotic scramble for parking spaces, highlighting the widespread concern and immediate reaction to the tsunami alert.
The warning ultimately stirred confusion amongst Californians, traditionally more familiar with earthquake preparedness than tsunami protocols, amplifying the fear of an unexpected natural disaster.
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