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What would flood if the Bay Area were hit by a major tsunami?

Author
Mel Baker, Laura Wenus
Published
Sat 14 Aug 2021
Episode Link
https://www.sfpublicpress.org/category/civic-podcast/

The California Geological Survey creates maps showing which areas scientists expect a really serious tsunami would affect. The latest iteration of this map shows that the areas likely to be affected have actually expanded. Rick Wilson, a senior engineering geologist with the California Geological Survey and manager of its tsunami program, outlines some tsunami basics and explains how and why these maps are made.

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