Although tsunamis in California are rare, the state’s entire coastline is vulnerable to one at any given time, according to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
The pool in Devils Hole, home to the endangered pupfish, saw waves erupt up to 4 feet high after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit near Mexico on Monday.live in coastal parts of the state, it’s important that residents are aware of where their tsunami evacuation zones are, and how they plan to get there in the event a tsunami hits the area.
Despite the changes to these new maps, the probability of these events is low, Wilson said, and the purpose of the new maps is to help Californians be best prepared in the rare event that a tsunamic event does occur. “Our goal is to ensure that coastal communities are aware of and prepared for the next tsunami,” the California Geological Survey said. “The updated Tsunami Hazard Area Maps can be used by officials, communities and individuals/families to update or create their tsunami evacuation plans.”
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