Along the West Coast of the United States, tsunami signs line the roads of many coastal communities. They mark “tsunami hazard areas” and often advise people in those areas of evacuation routes that lead them to higher ground.
People living in these tsunami areas are advised to familiarize themselves with evacuation routes and prepare a kit for a quick evacuation.
California’s emergency services website notes that a tsunami can strike just five to 10 minutes after a large earthquake, and sometimes the first wave may not be the largest. If you see water coming out of the coastline and quickly heading out to sea, it says, “Evacuate to higher ground or inland immediately.”
The West Coast of the United States is where several of the Earth’s tectonic plates meet, so tremors are common. However, earthquakes as strong as magnitude 7 do not typically occur in this region. Experts say there are 10 to 15 earthquakes of this magnitude every year around the world.
There have been eight more magnitude 7 earthquakes worldwide this year, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey., external.
The agency says about 20,000 earthquakes are typically tracked worldwide each year, or about 55 a day.
The region has been hit by several large earthquakes, including the 1994 earthquake that struck Northridge in the Los Angeles area, causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and infrastructure, killing dozens and injuring thousands. Yes.
