El and Bill
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- Nov 8, 2003
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- C Dory Year
- 2000
- C Dory Model
- 22 Cruiser
- Hull Identification Number
- Sold in 2012
- Vessel Name
- Halcyon
We are all well aware of the hazards of tsunamis, after the event in the Indian Ocean and, more recently, in Japan. They are rare events (Black Swans) but certainly can have a horrific effect on boaters.
We have discussed possibilities along the west coast of the US and boaters there should be aware of the hazard and know precautions to be taken.
However, C-Dory boaters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts perhaps assume there is 0 risk of a tsunami. Not so. More rare, far less probable, but risk is not 0. A Black Swan could occur along these coasts as well.
Recently, Geology.com has had an excellent summary article on Atlantic tsunamis and so thought it prudent to put up a post so folks along that coast could read about past events and be aware, if interested. Not to create fear, simply to allow friends to be forewarned, if they are interested.
http://geology.com/noaa/atlantic-ocean-tsunami/
We have discussed possibilities along the west coast of the US and boaters there should be aware of the hazard and know precautions to be taken.
However, C-Dory boaters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts perhaps assume there is 0 risk of a tsunami. Not so. More rare, far less probable, but risk is not 0. A Black Swan could occur along these coasts as well.
Recently, Geology.com has had an excellent summary article on Atlantic tsunamis and so thought it prudent to put up a post so folks along that coast could read about past events and be aware, if interested. Not to create fear, simply to allow friends to be forewarned, if they are interested.
http://geology.com/noaa/atlantic-ocean-tsunami/