In this 1960 file photo, Residents in Hilo, Hawaii view damage from a tsunami. A powerful earthquake off Chile triggered this tsunami that hit Hawaii in just 15 hours, traveling at 500 mph. Credit ...

Hilo’s tsunami museum closes due to financial woes; staff laid off. ... May 23 will mark the 65th anniversary of the 1960 tsunami that killed 62 people and injured 282 in Hawaii — all in Hilo.

Located in downtown Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Museum was initially founded 30 years ago to fill that void — a hub for education and awareness that contends “no one ...

Hilo’s Pacific Tsunami Museum is facing financial trouble. ... May 23, 2025, marks the 65th anniversary of the 1960 tsunami that killed 62 people and injured 282 in Hawaii — all in Hilo.

The 1946 tsunami that hit Hilo was caused by an 8.6-magnitude earthquake off the Aleutian Islands. In Hawaii, waves topped 50 feet, survivors later estimated. The Hilo tsunami left 159 people dead.

Kaneohe man reflects on surviving 1946 Hilo tsunami Wake Up 2Day’s Chris Latronic was joined by HI-EMA Administrator James Barros at Ala Moana Beach Park to discuss the hazards of a tsunami.

Tsunami that hit Hawaii don’t always come from distant earthquakes. Although not as frequent, ... The tsunami run-up, or maximum rise of the incoming water on-shore, reached 55 ft (17 m) in Hilo and ...

Living to 96 takes a little luck and leaves you with incredible stories. A Kaneohe man just celebrated his birthday, reflecting on a life well-lived and a moment he'll never forget.

HILO, Hawaii — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on the Big Island of Hawaii was felt widely Monday, but there were no reports of damage or injury, officials said. The earthquake hit at 5:54 p.m. near ...

In 1960, a tsunami resulting from a 9.5 Chilean earthquake killed 61 people in Hilo. The deadliest tsunami to hit Hawaii in modern history was on April 1, 1946, ...

In an example, Barros said if a localized tsunami hits the Big Island, Oahu residents would have about 40 minutes to react until the wave hits. From Japan, residents would have nine hours.