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‘Over-evacuation’ may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say
Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off ...
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Oprah Winfrey didn’t refuse to open her private road for Hawaii evacuees during the tsunami warnings
Her spokesperson said the road on Winfrey’s property is owned by Haleakalā Ranch. Winfrey has an easement agreement with the ...
Video shows major gridlock in Hawaii after tsunami warnings: 'Cars and cars waiting'
Shortly after the initial tsunami warning sirens went off, the streets of Honolulu became congested as people quickly tried ...
Powerful Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warnings in California and Hawaii
A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and ...
Hawaii Lifts Warnings After Tsunami Causes Minimal Damage
The worst predictions did not come to pass after a major earthquake off the coast of Russia sent a surge of water across the ...
Tsunami advisory dropped in Hawaii, but dangers remain. What tourists should know.
Hawaii’s Visitors and Convention Bureau says dangerous conditions may continue, even though the tsunami advisory has been ...
Tsunami Waves Have Reached Hawaii and California: What to Know
Tsunami waves have reached Hawaii and California after a powerful earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia. Here's what ...
Hawaii Tsunami Alert Level Downgraded After Region Braced for Severe Impact
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula has triggered tsunami warnings in Russia, Japan, ...
Oprah Winfrey Insists She Opened Her Private Road in Hawaii Immediately After Tsunami Warnings—and Brands Claims She Refused as 'False'
Winfrey has assured fans that she opened up her private road in Hawaii "as soon as" she heard the tsunami warnings.
Hawaii has a long history with tsunamis, thanks to the 'ring of fire'
On Dec. 21, 1812, a wave arrived at Ho’okena on the west coast of the Big Island and became the first recorded tsunami event, ...
Hawaii breathes a massive sigh of relief after tsunami scare shakes island
Residents and tourists in Hawaii were forced to scramble to safety during tsunami scare after Russia’s massive earthquake.
Cruise passenger details getting left behind during Hawaii tsunami
Passengers of the Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Line docked in Hilo were expected to return to the harbor for a ...