Tsunami hazards— A national threat
Fact Sheet
2006-3023
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
In December 2004, when a tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in 11 countries around the Indian Ocean, the United States was reminded of its own tsunami risks.
In fact, devastating tsunamis have struck North America before and are sure to strike again. Especially vulnerable are the five Pacific States--Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California--and the U.S. Caribbean islands.
In the wake of the Indian Ocean disaster, the United States is redoubling its efforts to assess the Nation's tsunami hazards, provide tsunami education, and improve its system for tsunami warning.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is helping to meet these needs, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and with coastal States and counties.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Tsunami hazards— A national threat |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2006-3023 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20063023 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
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