In this Disaster Zone podcast, “Tsunami Threat in the Pacific NW,” we cover all aspects of the hazard and what people should be aware of when it comes to living near the water.
A note to other areas of the United States and around the world: any significant earthquake that happens under water might generate a tsunami at the coastline/beach where you live and vacation.
Here’s the podcast description:
“One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis. The guest for this podcast is Elyssa Tappero, Outer Coast Tsunami Program Coordinator for the Washington State Emergency Management Division. In this program we review what the difference sources of tsunami waves are, and what their potential impact can be here in the Pacific Northwest. We also delve into what individuals and organizations can to be warned of an oncoming tsunami and what mitigation measures are being used to reduce the destructive impacts of these waves. This is the website mentioned in the podcast: mil.wa.gov/alerts.”
