Tsunami Warning System Posted False Message

In the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake in February, Alaska remained under a tsunami advisory for most of the day. But for a brief period in the early morning the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center’s computer system posted a false all-clear. KCAW’s Robert Woolsey was one broadcaster who reported the false message. He talked recently with emergency authorities to find out what went wrong that morning.

Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka

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