VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada, but there were no reports of major damage. Residents in parts of British Columbia were evacuated, but the provinceThe National Weather Service canceled tsunami advisories for Canada and Oregon, leaving northern California as the only spot in North America still under a tsunami advisory.Fryer says the largest wave in the first 45 minutes of the tsunami was measured at 5 feet in Maui. He cautions the first waves are usually not the biggest for tsunamis in Hawaii and that it could be as long as seven hours before the warning is canceledBy Richard Ingham and Veronique Martinache (AFP) – 4 minutes ago. PARIS — Nearly 1,500 years ago a tsunami triggered by a rockfall swept Lake Geneva, engulfing its shores with a wall of water up to 13 metres (42 feet) high, Swiss scientists reportedAssociated Press. HONOLULU – Officials in Hawaii have canceled a tsunami advisory for the state's coastline, paving the way for beaches and harbors to reopen after widespread fears of waves generated from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Canada.
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