A tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, with waves hitting the U.S. West Coast

CJ Jasper evacuates his family and their dogs to the side of Kunia Road to escape the tsunami threat in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii on Tuesday. Hawaii has downgraded its alerts as the tsunami threat moves across the Pacific Ocean.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East is sending tsunami waves to Hawaii, Alaska, California and Oregon. More countries, like Peru and Chile, are bracing for impact.

(Image credit: Michelle Bir)