Saturday, February 27, 2010

Tsunami waves in Ventura and Santa Monica cause minor damage according to LA Times

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Waves generated from a tsunami hit the Southern California coast Saturday afternoon -- with little damage or drama, according to new reports in the Los Angeles Times.


The National Weather Service said there was a 2.2-foot surge in Santa Monica and a 3-foot surge in Ventura. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department reported minor damage at Ventura Harbor from several buoys washing away.

No other damage of any significance in Southern California has been reported.

Los Angeles County fire officials said they were not warning people to stay off beaches because they did not expect waves to rise more than 3 feet. The surges occurred during low tide, lessening the chances of problems.

For more details go to http://www.latimes.com/



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