Small tsunami waves hit Hawaii after Canada quake

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Eugene Tanner / APVisitors and Oahu residents watch the water level in the Ala Wai Harbor in Hawaii for the arrival of a tsunami on Saturday.By NBC News staff and news wiresUpdated at 1:56 p.m. ET: A Hawaii tsunami warning that spurred coastal evacuations statewide was downgraded to a tsunami advisory early Sunday, ending the threat of serious damage less than three hours after the first waves hit the islands.  

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the Aloha State was lucky to avoid more severe surges after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Canada.  

Abercrombie said beaches and harbors were still closed statewide.  

"We're very, very grateful that we can go home tonight counting our blessings," Abercrombie said.



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