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French Polynesian officials issued a tsunami alert to the Marquesas Islands archipelago, with waves from 1.10 to 2.20 meters scheduled to reach the islands of UA Huka, Nuku Hiva and Hiva OA at dawn on Tuesday (29) to this Wednesday (30).
The alerts occur after one, in the far east of Russia.
Residents were oriented to, including the protection of the boats or to push them off the coast.
Other archipelagos in French Polynesia may be affected by waves less than 30 cm high, which do not require removal or pursuit of shelter, local authorities said.
French Polynesia covers 4,200 km² of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of 118 islands, grouped into five archipelagos.
