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Why are locally generated tsunamis so dangerous?

by Guest6180  |  12 years, 9 month(s) ago

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I heard that locally generated tsunamis are so dangerous. What is the reason behind it?

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    A locally generated tsunami may reach a nearby shore in less than ten minutes.  There is not sufficient time for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center or for local authorities to issue a warning.  For people living near the coast, the shaking of the ground is a warning that a tsunami may be imminent.  For tsunamis from more distant sources, however, accurate warnings of when a tsunami might arrive are possible because tsunamis travel at a known speed.

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