The tsunami warning triggered by an earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County urged people all around the Bay and up and down the coast to move to higher ground, REGARDLESS of how far above sea level they were. KQED’s Danielle Venton looks into why tsunami warnings still lack precision.

<p>The tsunami warning triggered by an earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County urged people all around the Bay and up and down the coast to move to higher ground, REGARDLESS of how far above sea level they were. KQED&rsquo;s Danielle Venton looks into why tsunami warnings still lack precision.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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