Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami warning as terrified tourists flee to higher groud

Published date: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:50:47 +0700

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday evening (July 28) triggering a tsunami warning.

Hundreds of tourists visiting the region were evacuated after sirens played and people were told to flee to higher ground. Footage from the coastal city of Kodiak shows concerned people looking out over the water as the sirens play.