Experts Say 3 Major U.S. Regions Face Risk of Tsunamis and Flooding

Scientists Race Against Tsunami Risk Time in the USA

Global map showing Pacific Warning Center coverage areas protecting coastlines where tsunami risk threatens USA communities especially the Pacific Northwest sitting above the 700 mile Cascadia fault.
Credit: NOAA

Researchers work frantically to understand tsunami risks and improve warning systems. They’re mapping dangerous underwater landslide zones, studying sediment cores for past event evidence, and installing better monitoring equipment. Scientists are deploying underwater robots, satellites, and geological surveys to gather crucial data. They work closely with communities on evacuation planning because the next overwhelming wave is coming.