The risk of tsunamis in Southern California is higher than originally thought, partly due to an increase in earthquakes in the region, which are often the cause of tsunamis. A new study published by scientists at Stanford University and
The risk of tsunamis in Southern California is higher than originally thought, partly due to an increase in earthquakes in the region, which are often the cause of tsunamis. Additionally, the report notes that since the water's depth is normally shallow near coastlines, the tsunamis can grow as they approach land, and areas with heavily populated coastlines, such as those in Southern California, are therefore most at risk.