AIRLINES have paused flights and some planes have been forced to divert after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake which hit off the coast of Russia sparked widespread travel chaos.
Scores of passengers heading to Hawaii have been left waiting in airport departure terminals as they brace for potential impact of tsunami waves set to hit the island.
Hawaii is bracing for waves as high as potentially 10 foot after the 8.8 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Russia.
The quake hit about 84 miles off the coast at around 7.24pm EST on Tuesday (12:30am BST) at a shallow depth of 19.3km (12 miles).
It is the 7th largest ever recorded and the largest since the 2011 shake which led to a tsunami that caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Pictures show scores of travelers waiting for updates in Los Angeles International Airport.
And, Alaska and Hawaiian are among the carriers that have paused flights.
Some passenger planes en-route to Hawaii have been forced to divert.
Travelers are asking Alaska Airlines if flights to Hawaii will be canceled in light of the tsunami warning.
Meanwhile, bosses at Hawaiian have issued a travel waiver to all impacted passengers.
Those who are traveling between July 29 and 30 can reschedule their flight and they will not be charged.
Alternatively, passengers can cancel their flights and will be given credit, which can be used toward a new plane ticket.
What causes tsunamis?
Here are the facts...
Tsunami is a Japanese word used to describe huge waves – generally on oceans, but sometimes in lakes or large rivers Ocean tsunamis are caused by sudden motions, which displace a large amount of water This is typically an earthquake, but it could also be a volcanic eruption or underwater landslide A huge impact into water – like a large landslide or meteor – can also cause tsunamis When an earthquake happens, huge tectonic plates crunch together When the “snap” eventually happens, this gives a large shove to water This creates a tsunami that travels very quickly across the open oceans As the ocean becomes shallower, the tsunami wave is forced upwards This means tsunami waves typically grow very quickly in height (and slow down) as they approach the shallow shorelines near land Tsunamis are typically a series of waves, rather than one single wave As they approach land, these waves get closer together One of the best ways to spot an incoming tsunami is a sudden retreat of coastal water If the tide goes out very quickly, it’s a telling sign that something is wrong What you’re actually seeing is the trough of the incoming tsunami wave – on a huge scale The initial tsunami impact can be deadly But tsunami flooding is also highly dangerous to life, damaging buildings, destroying infrastructure, spreading waste and disease, and drowning peopleTravelers have been urged to check the status of their flights before they head to the airport.
Tsunami waves are hitting Hawaii and locals have been ordered to take urgent action.
All commercial harbors on the island have been closed as a precaution.
Roads in Waikiki, Oahu are backed up with cars as residents try to head to higher ground.
Cars clogged up roads in Honolulu as drivers headed toward the mountains.
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