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Which Oregon cities saw the highest waves during the tsunami advisory?

Waves were expected to reach the coastline with heights generally between a foot to 2 feet. The tsunami advisory was canceled ...

Tsunami from Russia earthquake causes no Oregon coast damage, but danger persists

The National Weather Service warns Oregonians to stay away from beaches and off the water until tsunami warnings are lifted.

Tsunami advisory lifted for Oregon, Washington after 8.8 quake strikes off coast of Russia

Oregon, Washington, and California are under a tsunami watch after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia ...

Democratic Oregon lawmakers push for better investment following tsunami advisory

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia highlighted some of the gaps in Oregon's emergency response ...

Tsunami advisory highlights Oregon Coast's vulnerability to natural disasters

Two state representatives said Oregon needs to make long-term investments in preparedness training and disaster recovery.

UPDATE: Oregon Coast tsunami advisory canceled after Pacific Ocean earthquake

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Oregon Coast for the evening of July 29 by the National Weather Service.

Map Shows California, Oregon Tsunami Warning Red Zone

An NOAA map (below) shows the red zone stretch about 130 miles from its southernmost point at Cape Mendocino near Fortuna, ...

Tsunami risk appears to pass for U.S. after massive Russian earthquake; South American countries issue new warnings

A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far ...

Chile raises its tsunami warning to highest level for most of Pacific coast

Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's ...

After tsunami advisory, Oregon leaders say it's time to act: 'This could happen here, to us'

Oregon saw small tsunami waves after a massive quake off Russia. Leaders say this proves the state must be better prepared ...

Officials, visitors reflect on alert system after tsunami advisory in Cannon Beach

Some on the coast began prepping immediately after a powerful earthquake hit Russia and prompted a tsunami advisory, while others say they weren’t even alerted of the danger.