India, July 30 -- A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, triggering tsunami warnings in several countries, including some parts of the USA. Videos of tourists and locals trying to get to higher ground for safety have emerged on social media, after the entire state of Hawaii was placed under tsunami warnings.

"Here's a few looking west. Insane amount of traffic trying to get to higher ground," an individual posted along with a video that captures cars as far as the eye can see.

"Wow... just checked Google Maps and the traffic in Hawaii looks treacherous as evacuations to higher ground are underway from the Tsunami Warning caused by the 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia," another person posted.

A third wa...