15 thoughts on “Hawaii Tsunami Advisory Today | Tsunamis in Hawaii”
Linda H.
Slight correction on opening date of Kona Village in 2023!
Roy H
We remember spending the night a in a grade school a good many years ago because of tsunami warning for Poipu. That just comes with parts of Hawaii.
Aloha Guys`
Kathy G
A few years ago we were staying at the Hapuna when announcements came out that we were to pick up purses, wallets, etc. and report to front lobby because of a tsunami warning. We were bused up to the top of a hill where everything you could need was already set up-at 7am. Beds, food, televisions, tables, chairs, etc. They fed us breakfast then lunch before being bused back to the hotel. Then they gave us all a free dinner for our “inconvenience.” The customer service was absolutely amazing.
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Jared X
As usual, don’t believe the hype. Less than 300 people TOTAL have been killed by tsunami’s in Hawaii in well over 200 yrs. 300 people. TOTAL. More people die from natural causes–like heart disease, stroke, and cancer in Hawaii every MONTH. But I don’t hear any sirens or warnings about THOSE deaths… do you? About the same number of people DROWN in Hawaii every 4 years than have been killed by tsunami’s in the past 200+ years. But does that keep anyone from swimming in the ocean? Not really. You’re definitely WAY more likely to be killed in a traffic accident–or by some meth tweaker–or your husband / boyfriend–than you are by a tsunami. Let’s focus our attention and energy on the REAL dangers around us… not these silly, hyped up ones.
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Dot S.
2011 Japan Tsunami – 20,000 approx. final total dead, most by drowning; 2010 Sumatra 509 dead. I’ve been in Hawaii for two tsunami warnings and am very happy that they were mild events. I’d rather be “inconvenienced” than caught unaware.
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Roy H
We were staying in Poipu in I think 2012. There was a banging on our condo door at about 10:30 at night and we were told there was tsunami on the way and that we had to evacuate. They put us up in a grade school just north of Poipu. It was a bit unpleasant but I guess necessary. Nothing came of it. The tsunamis can be at their worst in harbor areas. But what worries me the most on Kauai are the hurricanes. All those new expensive homes they have built on the hillsides in Poipu are definite targets for hurricanes. It wasn’t all that long ago that was all sugarcane fields.
Take care Guys
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JodyJ
Predicting tsunamis and earthquakes is not a exact science but I say better safe than sorry. I’d rather be prepared than not.
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Randy R
Amen, When Iniki came through, the Tunnel of Tree’s was destroyed, it took 5-10 years to come back, the Waihai, now a Marriott was taken out and the crew of Jurassic Park and others were all hold up on the high ground in the Library at the Grand Hyatt. Nawilili, the shopping area between there and Poipu was destroyed, then 20 years later DMB begins Ku’kuili, was the path of Iniki. I was in Oahu, but it skirted by us, and by dinner time, we were dining out at Nick’s Fishmarket!
Frank P.
Seems pretty irresponsible to say, “We hope that it will turn out to be nothing, but don’t take this lightly.” and then highlight one false alarm and one minor event.
Sam N.
You failed to mention the Tsunami that destroyed our beloved Kona Village Resort on March 10, 2011. There is a video report of the damage on this link:
bigislandvideonews.com/2011/03/16/video-tsunami-batters-kona-village-resort-hale-bungalows/
They have only just now announced a reopening in 2023.
Cass
The Kona Village Resort was mentioned in this article as the 2nd to last reference towards the bottom of the article.
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Sam N.
Sorry. I missed that part.
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Beth C.
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Martha L
I plan to fly from a Canada to Honolulu three weeks from now. I will be fully vaccinated, no recent covid. What is the requirements, do I need a negative rapid test done with 24 hrs of departure. Do I have to register on the Safe Travel site. Thank you.
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Hi Martha.
If you are flying directly to Honolulu then you need to comply with US requirements rather than Hawaii Safe Travels.
The state says “Travelers arriving on a direct, international flight will no longer need a Safe Travels account… The State of Hawaii is in alignment with federal international requirements. There are no additional State of Hawaii requirements for passengers flying directly into Hawaii from an international destination. The airlines will screen passengers prior to their departure to the U.S. International passengers entering the U.S. from another state or territory will be treated as domestic travelers when entering the State of Hawaii.”
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Slight correction on opening date of Kona Village in 2023!
We remember spending the night a in a grade school a good many years ago because of tsunami warning for Poipu. That just comes with parts of Hawaii.
Aloha Guys`
A few years ago we were staying at the Hapuna when announcements came out that we were to pick up purses, wallets, etc. and report to front lobby because of a tsunami warning. We were bused up to the top of a hill where everything you could need was already set up-at 7am. Beds, food, televisions, tables, chairs, etc. They fed us breakfast then lunch before being bused back to the hotel. Then they gave us all a free dinner for our “inconvenience.” The customer service was absolutely amazing.
As usual, don’t believe the hype. Less than 300 people TOTAL have been killed by tsunami’s in Hawaii in well over 200 yrs. 300 people. TOTAL. More people die from natural causes–like heart disease, stroke, and cancer in Hawaii every MONTH. But I don’t hear any sirens or warnings about THOSE deaths… do you? About the same number of people DROWN in Hawaii every 4 years than have been killed by tsunami’s in the past 200+ years. But does that keep anyone from swimming in the ocean? Not really. You’re definitely WAY more likely to be killed in a traffic accident–or by some meth tweaker–or your husband / boyfriend–than you are by a tsunami. Let’s focus our attention and energy on the REAL dangers around us… not these silly, hyped up ones.
2011 Japan Tsunami – 20,000 approx. final total dead, most by drowning; 2010 Sumatra 509 dead. I’ve been in Hawaii for two tsunami warnings and am very happy that they were mild events. I’d rather be “inconvenienced” than caught unaware.
We were staying in Poipu in I think 2012. There was a banging on our condo door at about 10:30 at night and we were told there was tsunami on the way and that we had to evacuate. They put us up in a grade school just north of Poipu. It was a bit unpleasant but I guess necessary. Nothing came of it. The tsunamis can be at their worst in harbor areas. But what worries me the most on Kauai are the hurricanes. All those new expensive homes they have built on the hillsides in Poipu are definite targets for hurricanes. It wasn’t all that long ago that was all sugarcane fields.
Take care Guys
Predicting tsunamis and earthquakes is not a exact science but I say better safe than sorry. I’d rather be prepared than not.
Amen, When Iniki came through, the Tunnel of Tree’s was destroyed, it took 5-10 years to come back, the Waihai, now a Marriott was taken out and the crew of Jurassic Park and others were all hold up on the high ground in the Library at the Grand Hyatt. Nawilili, the shopping area between there and Poipu was destroyed, then 20 years later DMB begins Ku’kuili, was the path of Iniki. I was in Oahu, but it skirted by us, and by dinner time, we were dining out at Nick’s Fishmarket!
Seems pretty irresponsible to say, “We hope that it will turn out to be nothing, but don’t take this lightly.” and then highlight one false alarm and one minor event.
You failed to mention the Tsunami that destroyed our beloved Kona Village Resort on March 10, 2011. There is a video report of the damage on this link:
bigislandvideonews.com/2011/03/16/video-tsunami-batters-kona-village-resort-hale-bungalows/
They have only just now announced a reopening in 2023.
The Kona Village Resort was mentioned in this article as the 2nd to last reference towards the bottom of the article.
Sorry. I missed that part.
Mahalo
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I plan to fly from a Canada to Honolulu three weeks from now. I will be fully vaccinated, no recent covid. What is the requirements, do I need a negative rapid test done with 24 hrs of departure. Do I have to register on the Safe Travel site. Thank you.
Hi Martha.
If you are flying directly to Honolulu then you need to comply with US requirements rather than Hawaii Safe Travels.
The state says “Travelers arriving on a direct, international flight will no longer need a Safe Travels account… The State of Hawaii is in alignment with federal international requirements. There are no additional State of Hawaii requirements for passengers flying directly into Hawaii from an international destination. The airlines will screen passengers prior to their departure to the U.S. International passengers entering the U.S. from another state or territory will be treated as domestic travelers when entering the State of Hawaii.”
Aloha.