Why Two Meters Make a Difference

When we look at the image to the right, we can see that the Vancouver area is a low tsunami risk. Tsunami run up is expected to be around 2m or less. Victoria has an intermediate run up risk, with the potential for 1-5m of tsunami run up.

So there isn't much to worry about on this front.

Is there?

Maybe not for buildings from the tsunami itself, those would be more at risk from the earthquake that causes the tsunami. But for people there could still be a significant risk, depending upon where you are when the tsunami hits. Have a look at this image below and tell me how safe 2m of surging ocean waves feel now.

Still feel safe?

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AND OTHER DISASTER TYPES

COME TO "ESCAPING GROUND ZERO" OUR WORKSHOP ON HOW TO GET

YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES TO SAFETY IN A MASS EMERGENCY

MAY 21ST AT THE PETER KAYE ROOM IN THE VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

1PM AT THE DOWNTOWN BRANCH

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