Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami Warnings in BC

Earthquake in Japan
On March 11, CBC News reported that at least 60 people are dead after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami that damaged homes, boats and cars, followed by approximately 19 powerful aftershocks. According to CBC News, there are no reports of injuries to Canadians currently in Japan. Approximately 4.4 million people in Japan are without power. This earthquake was the largest to hit the country since the late 1800s. CBC News stated that tsunami watches and advisories have been issued for parts of the Pacific, including the west coasts of South America, the United States and Canada.

The Government of British Columbia issued tsunami advisories for the north coast and the Haida Gwaii Islands, the central coast including Bella Bella, Bella Coola and Shearwater, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew. The Government of British Columbia indicated that a low level tsunami has been generated that could impact marinas and other coastal infrastructure or potentially create strong currents in harbours and isolated coastal areas.

Direct link to tsunami advisories in BC: http://www.pep.bc.ca/tsunami_BCbulletins.html