Tsunami Awareness And Preparedness A tsunami is a series of
potentially dangerous and destructive ocean waves created by an
underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide,
volcanic eruption, or meteorite. The recent February 27, 2010
earthquake off the Chilean coast generated tsunami waves and
triggered a Tsunami Advisory for San Diego County and the entire
California coast. The tsunami waves reached the coast of San
Diego in the afternoon, causing perceptible and rapid tidal
"draw backs" and surges, and unusual currents. While San Diego
County did not experience significant inundation or damage as a
result of these waves, this recent event serves as a reminder
that tsunamis are a threat to the San Diego region. Please refer
to the following resources and websites for more information
about tsunamis, and for ways to prepare for, and keep safe from,
tsunami dangers. - San Diego County Tsunami Inundation Maps from
the California Geological Survey - City of San Diego Tsunami
Inundation Map depicting the