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DANGER ZONE

By:Gracie Neal

Lituya Bay is a city in Northern Alaska. Lituya Bay experienced the most dangerous tsunami that has ever existed in Lituya Bay.

LITUYA BAY

LITUYA BAYS MEGA TSUNAMI OCCURRED 1958, JULY 9. TSUNAMIS BOUNDARY TYPE IS SUBDUCTION .L

LITUYA BAY MEGA TSUNAMI FACTS.

  • Moment of magnitude 7.5
  • Tsunami triggered a rock slide of 30 million cubic cm
  • A total of five people were killed in the event

LITUYA BAY

ALASKA IS IN THE PACIFIC AND NORTHERN AMERICAN PLATE .

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WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TSUNAMI

  • If an earthquake occurs and you are in a coastal area, Turn on your radio to learn if there is a tsunami warning.
  • Move inland to higher ground immediately and stay there.
  • Stay away from the beach

WHAT TO DO DURING A TSUNAMI

  • Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities and evacuate immediately.
  • Move to high ground or inland and away from water immediately.
  • Save yourself - not your possessions.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A TSUNAMI

  • Return home only after local officials tell you it is safe.
  • Avoid disaster areas.
  • Stay away from debris in the water; it may pose a safety hazard to people or pets.