What are my risks?
History of tsunamis on Oahu
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here to download an image map of tsunamis.
Thirty-three tsunamis with flood elevations greater
than 3.3 feet have made landfall in the Hawaiian Islands during
recorded history, and 10 of these had significant damaging effects
on Oahu - and 4 of those since 1946.
In the last 20 years development within the Oahu
coastal zone has proliferated. If wave runups like those of the
1957 or 1960 tsunamis occurred today, there exists a high probability
that low-lying coastal areas such as Waikiki, Waimanalo, Kaaawa,
Punaluu, and Nanakuli would suffer damage.
Am I at risk?
If you live in a low-lying coastal area, you are
at risk. All low-lying coastal areas can be struck by tsunami.
To see Oahu’s Tsunami Evacuation Maps, go to
the front section of your phone book or click
here.
For more information, contact the Oahu Civil
Defense Agency (808)523-4121.
Source: Fletcher, Charles, Eric Grossman, Bruce
Richmond. Atlas of Natural Hazards in the Hawaiian Coastal Zone.
2000.