Crescent City Tsunami (8Ft Surge) 3/11/11
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Published 2011-03-11
All Comments (21)
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I realize that was only an 8 foot surge, but the thought of standing right there raises the hair on the back of my neck, knowing the other side of that wave killed thousands in Japan.
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Maybe my favorite California tsunami video of all time. The regression and then ascension of this wave is super impressive, and far more so than we can normally see on an exposed area of coastline like this one. Fantastic stuff!
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Not to be taken lightly but this was a remarkable show. thanks
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Impressive footage, Alisha! Area went from wet sand to overhead water in less than 3 minutes! Thanks for posting this.
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Tsunami: I'm coming to get you Dude: OooH! Let me get closer
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People always know that they are in absolutely NO danger right up until the point when they get nailed. No one EVER sees it coming. Having said that, adults can make their own decisions & we, the spectators, can entertain ourselves by talking tons of smack. Nice video. Questionable decision-making.
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Amazing that this was spawned by an event so far away.
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I'm surprised that there wasn't any "bad apples" who ventured into the water with a surf board or jet ski! Great video Alisha, videos like such are a great resource for preparing for future tsunami's and storm surges, it's vital for individuals to take note if along the coast line.
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Great video, but seriously, this was a very dangerous place to be, and they weren't alone (4:13) there were a few people there. Imagine if that water kept coming a little more, you all would be a memory right now. People drown in that water all the time when there isn't a tsunami surge. Glad everyone is safe.
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I suppose if the surge had been a few feet higher you'd have been washed out to sea; but, since it wasn't and you weren't, thants for a fascinating and very educational video!
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great video with the context of that rocky outcrop just off shore there. it really helps to put the event into some perspective.
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This is brilliant footage and it really shows why so many Japanese people were caught off guard… the crazy currents and the directions of the waves.. the people were watching for a wave coming in straight, but instead it came from sideways around the headland. Seeing the way these waves change direction when it’s just a small amount, compared to the 40 ft monsters the Japanese faced is quite amazing. This is probably the best footage and vantage point I’ve seen to date.
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Nice Job. Simple and to the point with no Hype. Thumbs up.
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I don't mean to make light of the disaster in Japan or the damage in Hawaii or California but its mind boggling how the effects of an earthquake halfway around the world can be so far reaching.
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Not as dramatic as the tsunbamis that hit Japan, but awe-inspiring just the same. Well done, Alisha Markel!
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What makes this more amazing, it traveled thru the night from Japan. It damaged Depoe Bay, and Brookings Harbor in Oregon. Crescent City Harbor, and Santa Cruz Harbor in California. If anyone thinks this was a non-event, type those locations into the search boxes. You'll see some of these harbors were protected from storms, but this tsunami surge is a different animal, just keeps moving with its own turbulence & power!
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What will people on the East Coast do...when the landslide accompanies the Canary Island earthquake/volcano? I have heard numbers as low as 300 ft. and as high as 3000 ft. surge waves.
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Great capture. Thanks for sharing this video.👌
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Thanks for posting your video. It's helpful to see the mechanics of the tsunami--it's far more complex than a single "wave" coming in [surfers take note!]. Today we've seen that these surges can ebb and flow a number of times. The rocks that are "taller than I am" are a great reference.
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Great Vids keep em coming
