Understanding Tsunami Risks in the Bay Area

People across the Bay Area were rattled by a tsunami warning alert on Thursday morning, after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the coast of Humboldt County. The warning triggered evacuation orders before it was eventually canceled at approximately 12:00 pm. But it begs the question: What would really happen if a tsunami hit the Bay Area? Back in 2017, our friends at Bay Curious set out to answer this question.

This episode first aired on June 15, 2017.

Links:

• How to Prepare for the Big One
• What Would Really Happen if a Tsunami Hit the Bay Area?

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