Why earthquake warnings are not enough to prevent all tsunamis
In short: While we have reliable systems to detect tsunamis triggered by earthquakes, other natural forces can also displace enough water to create devastating waves.
Scientists have successfully established dependable early warning systems for tsunamis that originate from seismic activity. However, the video explores the critical limitation of these systems: earthquakes are not the sole cause of tsunami events.
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