Men, younger people, renters and singles are less likely to prepare.
“We assume that it won’t hit us or won’t hit us today, or we have other things to do,” Gifford said.
Warning signs that a tsunami may be coming include strong shaking that lasts more than 30 seconds, and water suddenly rushing into shore, or water quickly disappearing.Article content But the biggest tsunamis that could hit Vancouver Island would be generated by a subduction earthquake off the coast, said Cassidy.
Tofino, BC: March 8, 2012 A barrel marked with Japanese characters sits on the beach near Tofino where it washed up on March 6. The barrel is another piece of debris that appears to have travelled to the B.C. coast following the tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011. Submitted photos.In 1700, a 9-magnitude earthquake off the coast generated a devastating tsunami.
In Sooke, residents are invited to join a walk starting from Whiffin Spit on Thursday at 11 a.m. Colwood residents are encouraged to head to the waterfront or the Royal Roads shoreline on their own to follow tsunami signs showing the way to higher ground.Article content
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