Tsunamis In The Salish Sea: A Wave of Action To Save Lives
About this episode
This episode discusses the risk of tsunamis in the Salish Sea and their potential catastrophic impact.
It's no secret the Pacific Northwest is prone to earthquakes and landslides. While thinking about the risk of these events in the Salish Sea, though, what about tsunamis? Tsunamis are a series of waves (potentially up to hundreds of feet in size) caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. When they happen, they can be absolutely catastrophic. Tsunamis certainly have occurred before in the Salish Sea (yes, it's true!). On this fascinating epis...
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