Tsunamis threaten California's coast, with over 680,000 residents at risk. A single wave can cause substantial damage, estimated at $12.6 billion, not including infrastructure losses. Two types of tsunamis exist: distant-source, which allow for up to six hours of warning, and near-source, which arrive within minutes. A scenario in Southern California suggests that ignoring evacuation warnings could lead to hundreds of casualties. High-intensity earthquakes from Alaska could create the largest waves, with projections suggesting 15-foot inundations in areas like Marina del Rey.
"A single tsunami likely won't cause the worst-case scenario for every region. But in total, over 680,000 Californians are in a tsunami hazard area during the daytime."
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