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   The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.
On July 29, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Russian coast, sending tsunami waves to the U.S. and other parts of the world. The biggest waves to reach the U.S. were recorded in Maui, Hawaii at over five feet in amplitude, but only minor flooding occurred from the event. The threat of the tsunami prompted the governor of Hawaii to briefly issue evacuation notices. The California coast measured waves over three feet in amplitude, along with erratic tidal swings of over one foot during short,15-minute intervals. Overall, impacts were minimal to the U.S. coast.
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