a tsunami could arrive within just minutes. Weather officials recommend heading as high or as far inland as possible. Those who can should move to a safe place and not wait for official warnings ...

before we’re observing that wave." So initially, Snider said, there was no confirmation a tsunami was headed for the West Coast, but all the ingredients for one were present. The earthquake's ...

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By Rebecca Henschke, BBC News, Sulawesi As we travel to the area devastated by the huge quake and tsunami we are meeting people heading the same way desperate to find out the fate of their loved ones.