Episode 350
What would flood if the Bay Area were hit by a major tsunami?
The California Geological Survey creates maps showing which areas scientists expect a really serious tsunami would affect. The latest iteration of this map shows that the areas likely to be affected have actually expanded. Rick Wilson, a senior engineering geologist with the California Geological Survey and manager of its tsunami program, outlines some tsunami basics and explains how and why these maps are made.
Civic · Laura Wenus, Mel Baker
August 14, 202130m 15s
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Show Notes
The California Geological Survey creates maps showing which areas scientists expect a really serious tsunami would affect. The latest iteration of this map shows that the areas likely to be affected have actually expanded. Rick Wilson, a senior engineering geologist with the California Geological Survey and manager of its tsunami program, outlines some tsunami basics and explains how and why these maps are made.
Topics
safetytsunamigeologyearthquakedepartment of conservationsan francisco bay areasan francisco