Tsunami Caused By Earthquake In Japan Hits Hawaii

Waves hit the deserted Waikiki shoreline on March 11, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has hit the northeast coast of Japan causing tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Ocean. Thousands along the coast are evacuating their homes in Hawaii as the state prepares for tsunami waves.

Laura Pickle and her son Marcel Pirkle, 2 park along the Pali Highway on the Koolau mountains early March 11, 2011 in Kailua, in Honolulu County, Hawaii. An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has hit the northeast coast of Japan causing tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Ocean. Thousands along the coast are evacuating their homes in Hawaii as the state prepares for tsunami waves. Pirkle lives on the beach in Kailua and is parked on high ground with other drivers to remain safe from impending tsunami.

The main street is evacuated as a possible tsunami threatens to hit the coast on March 11, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has hit the northeast coast of Japan causing tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Ocean. Thousands along the coast are evacuating their homes in Hawaii as the state prepares for tsunami waves.

A woman watcheds as waves hit the deserted Waikiki shoreline on March 11, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has hit the northeast coast of Japan causing tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Ocean. Thousands along the coast are evacuating their homes in Hawaii as the state prepares for tsunami waves.