Do you think a tsunami could hit California?

Question

This came from just watching the possibilities in the discovery channel... what do you all think?

Answer 1

Yes, of course it could, but the difference is, that the Pacific Ocean has a system of buoys, with the capability of sending advanced warnings in the direction a Tsunami is headed. The Indian Ocean did not have that technology in place...

Answer 2

Last time I was in L.A., near Manhattan Beach, I couldn't help thinking about how the area looked very susceptible to a tsunami wave. All it would take is a shift in the Tectonic plates under the ocean - like the one that hit two years ago in Asia - to cause a killer tsunami.

Answer 3

Yes, I think so.



On a side note, think of the tsunami California will CAUSE when it finally falls into the ocean.

Answer 4

It already happened in 1964 -- the Good Friday tsunami. And it can happen again.

Answer 5

no they couldnt, the tsunamis wouldnt even come close. since the closest ones would be in japan and they spin towards asia.

Answer 6

Its more likely the worst of it would hit the coast north of california, which isnt a question of if it could happen, but more of a question of WHEN it will happen.

Answer 7

I'm of the belief that anything's possible. Since we're used to such calm weather and are unprepared, we proll got it coming.