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CORVALLIS, Ore. Tsunamis much like the deadly wall of water that swept across the Indian Ocean last year have struck the West Coast at least 16 times, most recently in 1700.
It is only a matter of time before another one strikes. And when it does, some coastal cities may have as little as 15 minutes warning before the tsunami reaches them, said Chris Goldfinger, an Oregon State University professor of marine geology.See the full content of this document
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Osu Lab Studies Tsunamis
"And it just keeps coming," he said of the tsunami wave. "It may take another 15 minutes just to get to the peak."
Tsunamis are very long waves that are led by a depression in the water. Whe...See the full content of this document
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