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Tsunami Preparedness Along the U.S. West Coast (video)

General Information Product 105
In cooperation with the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA), Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD), Marin Office of Emergency Services, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
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https://doi.org/10.3133/gip105

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Abstract

Tsunamis are a constant threat to the coasts of our world. Although tsunamis are infrequent along the West coast of the United States, it is possible and necessary to prepare for potential tsunami hazards to minimize loss of life and property. Community awareness programs are important, as they strive to create an informed society by providing education and training. This video about tsunami preparedness along the West coast distinguishes between a local tsunami and a distant event and focuses on the specific needs of each region. It offers guidelines for correct tsunami response and community preparedness from local emergency managers, first-responders, and leading experts on tsunami hazards and warnings, who have been working on ways of making the tsunami affected regions safer for the people and communities on a long-term basis. This video was produced by the US Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA), Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD), Marin Office of Emergency Services, and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

Suggested Citation

Loeffler, K., Gesell, J., 2010, Tsunami Preparedness Along the U.S. West Coast (video): U.S. Geological Survey General Information Product 105, video; soundfile with added text (MP3), https://doi.org/10.3133/gip105.

ISSN: 2332-354X (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Tsunami Preparedness Along the U.S. West Coast (video)
Series title General Information Product
Series number 105
DOI 10.3133/gip105
Year Published 2010
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Earthquake Science Center
Description video; soundfile with added text (MP3)
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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