First waves from tsunami hit Northern California

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Source: Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. -- Waves are surging slightly along California's northern coast near the Oregon border from a tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake in Japan.

The tide began rising shortly after 7:30 a.m. along beaches in Crescent City, where the tsunami was expected to hit the hardest in California. Officials predicted that waves could reach as high as 7 feet.

Local officials have been activating tsunami warning sirens along the Del Norte and Humboldt county coasts throughout the morning and have urged residents in low-lying areas to seek higher ground.

In Southern California, some surfers ventured out on the water to take advantage of decent waves ahead of the tsunami.



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[sarge43]

1. Just received an email from a friend in San Francisco

He said a two foot wave came in. No significant damage reported in the Bay Area.

[femrap]

2. I'm very relieved. nt

[sarge43]

3. So was I. n/t

[PufPuf23]

4. There is damage in Crescent City; here is a good link.

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/getprod.php?wfo=sew&pil=TSU&sid=WCA&version=