Here's why a tsunami warning was sent

Here's why a tsunami warning was sent after the 7.0 earthquake in Northern California
A tsunami warning for the Bay Area after the earthquake in Northern California might have come as a surprise. Here's why it was sent.
What to know about Northern California’s rare tsunami warning
The National Weather Service in Monterey said Thursday's tsunami alert prompted “questions, frustration, and even some anger."
7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
History of powerful tsunamis on the Northern California coast
The Pacific West Coast has the highest risk levels of tsunamis in the United States. Here’s where they have stuck in Northern California.
7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. According to the U.S.
Tsunami warning canceled after major earthquake in Northern California
EUREKA, Calif. — Evacuation orders have been issued after a preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County Thursday morning, leading to a tsunami warning.
Tsunami warning for Northern California, Oregon canceled
Officials canceled a tsunami warning for parts of California and Oregon following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning.
Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
A tsunami warning affecting more than 5 million people has been lifted after a major earthquake rocked Northern California. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the tremor, with a magnitude of 7.0, hit just over 60 miles to the west-southwest of Ferndale.
Earthquake off California sparks tsunami warning
A tsunami warning was issued Thursday for the coast of Oregon and Northern California, according to the National Weather Service’s (NWS) tsunami tracking site. The weather service issued an
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake causes damage, cuts power. Tsunami warning canceled for California
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake off of the California coast sent trembles Thursday morning throughout Northern California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for all of Northern California and prompting thousands to evacuate.
Here's why a tsunami warning was sent after a 7.0 quake in Northern California
Zoe Mintz explains why a tsunami warning was triggered in the Bay Area after an earthquake in Northern California.
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, prompting a tsunami ...
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Tsunami warning: Was it a false alarm?
They were being cautious,” said Amy Williamson, a research scientist at the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab. “They would rather ...