Politics & Government
Tsunami Advisory Cancelled in O.C.; Dock Sliced in Two in King Harbor
No tsunami-related damage reported in Orange County. A surge in King Harbor in L.A. was believed responsible for a boat breaking free and slicing a dock in two.
The effects of Japan's great earthquake, which struck about 9:46 p.m. Thursday, were minimal at Southern California marinas on Friday, though some unusual surges were reported.
An advisory is the NWS' lowest level tsunami alert, but tidal gauges were recording continuing surges early today.
A current up to 15 knots was reported in Ventura Harbor late Friday, according to the NWS.
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Along the coast, strong rip currents are possible, and people were urged to stay out of the water.
The first gushes of energy from the undersea earthquake some 5,500 miles away arrived in Southern California about 8:30 a.m. Friday. The effects were subtle.
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In Marina del Rey around midday Friday, an outrigger paddler reported strong currents near the ocean breakwater.
Some unusual currents and fluctuations in tides were reported around Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors, and some sensitive work at the ports was temporarily suspended. A surge in King Harbor was believed responsible for a boat breaking free and slicing a dock in two. The tsunami warning prompted city officials to suspend the cleanup of the freakish sardine die-off that occurred Tuesday.
No problems were reported in Orange County harbors.
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