The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for the Oregon Coast the morning of Saturday, Jan. 15 due to a large undersea volcanic eruption near Tonga. SCIENTISTS are warning that thousands of people could die if a predicted 9.0 earthquake triggers a tsunami leaving parts of the West Coast under 10 feet of water. Update 4:46 pm. OR-Alert : Emergency Notifications : State of Oregon Tsunami advisory lifted for Oregon, Washington coasts, after high … Tsunami SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory this morning, Saturday, January 15, for the coast of … Most tsunamis are caused by large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor, but can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather, and near-earth objects. Hazards: Tsunamis The NWS's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that waves had begun coming ashore in Hawaii around 4 a.m. local time. Residents in coastal areas were advised to move off beaches and out of harbors and marinas. OEM has published a downloadable Tsunami Evacuation Drill Guidebook to help communities plan and recover from a tsunami. Undersea volcano erupts near Tonga, sending tsunamis across the Pacific. Tsunami watch for Oregon