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.
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.
Why Didn’t California’s 7.0 Earthquake Cause a Tsunami?
On December 5, authorities alerted the public of a potential tsunami from a 7.0 earthquake in the waters of Northern California. But why didn't it happen?
What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California
State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes off Northern California coast
A 4.2 earthquake shook off the Northern California coast early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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.
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California
A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 10:44 a.m. Pacific time about 40 miles southwest of Ferndale, Calif., data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.6.
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, prompting a tsunami warning for part of the North Coast. The warning was later canceled.
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.
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How California Is Trying to Earthquake-Proof a Lake
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No evidence US earthquake linked to nuclear blast
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Earthquake off northern California shook the water in Devils Hole, 500 miles away
The water in Devils Hole is typically still. The pool is sheltered from wind and is at the bottom of a collapsed cave. According to the National Park Service, the unusual waves disrupted the shallow ...
‘We live in earthquake country’: What California’s 7.0 teaches us about a future ‘really big one’ in Oregon
The Cape Mendocino earthquake was a reminder, and even a dry run, for a much bigger event that could cause catastrophic ...
California earthquake startled hundreds of birds into flight
Thursday’s M7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California caused localized damage near the epicenter and in the ...