A powerful tsunami has struck the southern coast of Alaska following a massive underwater earthquake that occurred early this morning. The United States Geological Survey reported that the quake had a magnitude of 8.2, which triggered immediate tsunami alerts and forced thousands of residents to evacuate low-lying areas.
Waves of up to 6 meters (20 feet) have been reported hitting coastal communities, sweeping away boats, vehicles, and causing damage to infrastructure. Emergency services are actively working on evacuations and assessing the extent of the damage.
Authorities urged residents of Anchorage, Kodiak, and nearby towns to move to higher ground as sirens sounded during the early hours of the day. So far, no fatalities have been confirmed, but multiple injuries and missing persons have been reported.
Authorities warn that aftershocks and new waves could occur. The National Meteorological Service continues to closely monitor the situation and has issued alerts for the entire Pacific coast.\n\nMore updates are in progress.
