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An undersea earthquake, anywhere in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, is likely to effect any country whose coast borders the ocean - not just California alone.
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California coast shark attack risk?
Very low risk.
Where the next Tsunami will be?
These are places that are at huge risk of tsunamis * california * Oregon * Washington * Hawaii * Alaska * Japan * East Coast of Usa* * Northern West Coast of Africa * *The star indicates the areas at risk due to the chance of the one of the canarys islands volcanos colapsing
Where in the US is the earthquake risk the highest?
California on the west coast
Tsunamis in Portugal?
portugal has many tsunamis off its atlantic coast
Are yaks in tsunamis?
No Tsunamis happens at the coast. Yaks live in the mountains.
Could tsunamis affect the US or have tsunamis in the past?
Yes. Tsunamis have struck Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington with varying degrees of damage. There is also some concern for the east coast. It is not a question of if a tsunami will affect the U.S. in the future, it's a question of when.
How did geologists determine the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk then other areas in the US?
Geologists determined that the west coast of California has a higher earthquake risk than other areas in the US. They did this by using a seismograph.
Earthquakes are frequent in California US so is California prepared on their beaches for Tsunamis?
There is a system of tidal buoys that are designed to detect tsunamis before they hit the shore, but a tsunami caused by an earthquake along the coast would hit the beach before any alarm could be given.
Why are Japan's coast at risk for tsunami?
Japan's coastal areas area at risk of tsunamis because Japan is lies on several plate margins. The movement of the plate margins cause earthquakes. it is the earthquakes in the sea bed and under water which cause tsunamis. This is because the movement displaces the water and causes a large wave of water.
Can tsunamis destroy cities?
yes any thing on the coast
Which US state has had the most tsunamis?
California
Where so tsunamis hit in the US?
California
