Tsunami Preparedness along the West Coast, USA

1,981 views · Published 29 July 2010 · 10:09 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: USGS · 2010 · Education

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Tsunami Preparedness explains how and why tsunamis occur, how to know that a tsunami is approaching, and what you should do. These issues are addressed by scientists, emergency managers, and first responders.

Produced by the US Geological Survey.
Project coordinated by Walter D. Mooney (USGS, Menlo Park)
Filmed and edited by Justine Gesell (USGS, Menlo Park) and Kurt Loeffler (USGS, Menlo Park)

Funded by California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA), US Geological Survey (USGS), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

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