Tsunami warning: What to do if you are caught in an area threatened by severe coastal waves
The shallow depth of the seismic shock's epicentre, just 6.2 miles below the surface, prompted the US Tsunami Warning System to issue a red warning for Alaska and western Canada. The rest of the US Pacific coast was placed on tsunami watch, indicating the need for vigilance against strong ocean waves but a lower level of immediate concern. But what should you do if you are in one of the areas affected by the wave threat? The official advice from the Tsunami Warning Centre on protecting human life and property is as follows:/ Evacuate inland ...
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