Report: U.S. West Coast Not Prepared for Tsunami

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 Auto Catastrophe Property

A report from the National Academies of Science says the West Coast of the United States remains ill-prepared for a tsunami. The seismologist who led the review of tsunami preparedness says an earthquake on the offshore fault called the subduction zone could send waves crashing into the shores of Washington, Oregon and Northern California within minutes. That's not enough time for local authorities to issue warnings or for evacuations.


External References & Further Reading
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2010/09/23/113463.htm
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