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How realistic is the mega disaster in the latest episode of Hulu’s ‘Paradise’?
A similar real-life event happened in 1964 in Alaska. A magnitude-9. ... Though at that point, Purkis said, “the tsunami is ...
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State cancels Alaska's annual tsunami warning test
A tsunami evacuation route sign in Unalaska. Alaska’s Emergency Operations Center has canceled an annual test of the system responsible for alerting Alaskans about potential tsunamis.
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Understanding tsunami risk and warnings | Alaska Insight
All of these hazards could prompt a tsunami and as extreme weather intensifies, being prepared to respond quickly can help prevent lost lives. On this Alaska Insight, we learn about the Alaska ...
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A look inside the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer
Lori Townsend reports, the people who monitor seismic activity worldwide are in Alaska Alaskans know that the risk of tsunami is always present. The recent 20-year anniversary of the deadly ...
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Why Didn’t California’s 7.0 Earthquake Cause a Tsunami?
In 1946 an 8.2 earthquake in Alaska caused a tsunami that flooded ... Ancient lore tells of a California mega-tsunami in 1700 that left canoes dry in the trees. And as California’s population ...