Tsunamis in the Salish Sea
Learn about the geologic evidence for past tsunamis in the Salish Sea, and how this evidence can help us prepare for future tsunamis. The tidal marsh at Discovery Bay, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, has the longest record of tsunami deposits in Washington. This sequence of at least 10 local tsunamis over the last 3,000 years helps us to understand both the variety of tsunami sources and how often they occur. We will look at the latest tsunami hazard maps published by the Washington Geological Survey and discuss ways to be prepared for the next tsunami.
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Dr. Carrie Garrison-Laney is a Coastal Hazards Specialist at Washington Sea Grant and a liaison to the NOAA Center for Tsunami Research at the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle. Carrie’s work focuses on tsunami hazard research, outreach, education, and research translation and communication. Check out this article about Carrie's work: Earthquakes and Tsunamis | Salish Magazine.
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