Chile: Officials declare a "State of Precaution" for parts of the western coast following a volcanic eruption in Tonga Jan. 15

Event

Authorities in Chile have declared a State of Precaution for parts of the western coast due to the possibility of a minor tsunami Jan. 15. The measure is in response to a volcanic eruption at Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'pai in Tonga Jan. 15. Areas under a State of Precaution include:

• Juan Fernandez Archipelago

• Chilean Antarctica

• San Felix Island

• Easter Island

Officials have warned of a minor tsunami and advise people in the area to move out of the water and away from the coast. The State of Precaution could be extended in the coming hours to cover other coastal areas of the country.

Advice

Move away from the immediate coastline in impacted areas; the event can be long-duration, and the threat may persist for hours. Heed the directives of the local authorities.