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Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the catastrophic event was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history.

Tsunami warning tests readiness in Southern Oregon
Oregonians were once again reminded of the region’s extreme weather risks after a tsunami warning was issued and later canceled Thursday.

What to do during a tsunami warning
Anyone in an area under a tsunami warning should immediately move to higher ground or move inland.
Tsunami warning expires along southern Oregon, northern California coast
A tsunami warning was temporarily in place for coastal areas of northern California and southern Oregon, after a 7-point-3-magnitude earthquake struck about 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California.
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Fine dining in the end times: A unique cooking contest to raise awareness about disaster preparedness
Canned bread? Check. Ketchup packet cocktail sauce? Check. Follow three scrappy Oregon coastal chefs as they try to help folks eat well in the worst of times.

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New evacuation models show tsunami risks, routes for more Oregon coastal communities
Report shows some parts of Astoria and Cannon Beach will take quick movement to stay ahead of rising tsunami waters.

Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
Despite sitting almost on top of the volcano that erupted so violently, the Pacific nation of Tonga appears to have avoided the widespread devastation that many initially feared.

Tsunami advisory lifted for Oregon, Washington coasts, after high waves follow volcanic eruption in Pacific Ocean
An undersea volcano has erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga. A tsunami advisory was in effect for the U.S. West Coast through most of the day Saturday, and remained in effect from the Oregon-California border to the San Diego area within the United States in the early evening hours.
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Tsunami Watch Tests Readiness Along Oregon Coast
A tsunami watch put local emergency management protocols along Oregon's coast to the test on Tuesday.

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Oregon Gets $350K For Coastal Community Tsunami Preparedness
Oregon’s been awarded $350,000 by the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program to increase resilience in coastal communities.