The last tsunami to hit California came from Japan, 5,000 miles across the ocean, and was caused by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. Many of us have seen tsunami warning signs at the beach directing people to the quickest evacuation route, but what might trigger a tsunami along the West Coast?
See more about the potential for tsunamis in California: https://www.cbs8.com/article/weather/earthquakes/earthquakes-tsunami-california-west-coast/509-2d4df2b1-dae8-4d6e-b2f1-4c6e570c2464
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