The powerful 8.8 Russian earthquake is drawing attention to the potentially deadly effects of tsunamis. Salem News Channel meteorologist Stephen Parr says the Russian quake was even stronger than the one that led to the 2004 Indonesian Tsunami. Since that tragedy forecasters and coastal officials around the world have adopted a much more pro-active approach […]
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Tsunami Alarms Hearken Back To 2004 Indonesia Disaster
The powerful 8.8 Russian earthquake is drawing attention to the potentially deadly effects of tsunamis. Salem News Channel meteorologist Stephen Parr says the Russian quake was even stronger than the one that led to the 2004 Indonesian Tsunami. Since that tragedy forecasters and coastal officials around the world have adopted a much more pro-active approach toward issuing warnings and evacuation orders.