Tsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964
- In 1964, the town of Port Alberni, B.C. experienced massive tsunami waves caused by a 9.2-magnitude earthquake in Alaska.
- Mike Ruttan noted that despite significant damage, nobody was killed during the event.
- Ruttan emphasized that preparations have been made for future tsunamis, reflecting anxiety about potential disasters.
- He highlighted the importance of interdependent networks in fostering resilience in crisis situations.
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Tsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964
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Read Full ArticleTsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964 – Energeticcity.ca
Longtime residents of Port Alberni, B.C., know the potential impact of a tsunami all too well. Mike Ruttan was 12 when the town on Vancouver Island was hit with massive waves triggered by 9.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Alaska on March 27, 1964. It was Good Friday, and most people were sleeping when the waves roared down Alberni Inlet and crashed through the town, destroying bridges, tossing cars and pulling homes off their foundations. Rut…
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