California Tsunami: Here's Where Damage and Casualties Could Be the Worst

California tsunami: Here's where damage and casualties could be the worst

Tsunamis pose a risk to the entire California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be?

An earthquake just off California’s coast poses dire tsunami risk for many communities

SAN FRANCISCO — California does not often experience dangerous tsunamis, but there is one type of ocean surge some experts are increasingly concerned about. Near-shore tsunamis — those triggered by earthquakes just offshore — could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s heavily populated coastal communities, according to experts, disaster modeling and local hazard plans. Depending on the strength and location of the quake, life-threateni…

New study shows AI could help sharpen tsunami warnings for B.C.'s coast

A new study from Western University suggests artificial intelligence could play a critical role in improving tsunami early warning systems for coastal communities like Tofino, where mere minutes could mean the difference between life and death. The research, led by earth sciences professor and Canada Research Chair Katsuichiro Goda, tested a range of predictive models and found that machine learning, specifically a technique called “random fores…

California Faces Growing Tsunami Threat, Experts Warn

timesng.com: SAN FRANCISCO, California — California could soon face a severe tsunami threat as experts express rising concern over near-shore tsunamis, triggered by offshore earthquakes. These tsunamis can strike populated coastal areas in as little as 10 minutes, leaving little time for alerts. The state’s coastline, stretching 840 miles, is at risk, with communities from bustling […] This post California Faces Growing Tsunami Threat, Experts W…

How to survive tsunami: Experts reveal what most people get wrong - OrissaPOST

A tsunami can strike with little warning, and how you respond in those critical minutes can mean the difference between survival and tragedy. Here’s what science and real-world experience tell us to do if a tsunami erupts. 1. Know warning signs Pic – AP While official alerts are vital, nature often provides the earliest clues: A strong, prolonged earthquake when you’re near the coast, possibly lasting 20 seconds or more. That ground shaking is y…