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San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Mel Baker
What would flood if the Bay Area were hit by a major tsunami?
30 minutes Posted Aug 14, 2021 at 1:00 am.
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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.