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How scientists think the tsunami warning system could be revised

By Danielle Venton
Published December 13, 2024 at 4:44 PM EST

Last week's earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a tsunami warning urging people across a huge swath of California and Oregon to evacuate. Why aren't tsunami warnings more precise?

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