Since 1946, six tsunamis have killed more than 350 people and damaged a half billion dollars of property in Hawaii, Alaska, and the West Coast.

As a tsunami nears the coastline, it may rise to several feet or, in rare cases, tens of feet, and can cause great loss of life and property damage when it comes ashore. Tsunamis can occur during any season of the year and at any time, day or night. For more information:

• Download the SCRC Tsunami Awareness Fact Sheet