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Crescent City Reopens After Four-Foot Tsunami Swells, Downgrading Warning to Advisory

Crescent City’s tsunami-resistant dock absorbed the worst of four-foot swells triggered by an 8.8-magnitude Russian quake, allowing the city to reopen without injuries or flooding.

Crescent City, whose marina is seen here, is expected to see the worst tsunami waves in Northern California.
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service downgraded the tsunami warning for Crescent City to an advisory after wave heights peaked at four feet early on July 30.
  • Harbormaster Michael Rademaker reported that the tsunami-resistant wave attenuator dock was lifted off its pilings and submerged around 2:40 a.m., containing damage within the harbor.
  • City Manager Eric Wier confirmed no injuries or flooding occurred and that downtown Crescent City reopened Wednesday morning.
  • Officials continue to warn residents to stay off beaches and waterways as lingering tidal swings and strong currents persist.
  • An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s east coast on July 29 sent waves that were amplified by Crescent City’s offshore Mendocino Fracture Zone.