2006-09-17 16:17:40 · 9 answers · asked by Katarina G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
If you live in Rohnert Park, CA in ...not likely.
According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), the elevation for the community is around 100 feet.
The following link to Sonoma County web site mentioned...
"Tsunamis: Tsunamis are large ocean waves caused by undersea earthquakes or landslides. They travel up to 400 mph and can arrive at a coastline before local warnings can be given. The area covered by a tsunami is determined by water depth, underwater topography, and shape of the coastline. A tsunami expected once in 200 years would flood the coast and bay shoreline up to 20 feet above sea level."
http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/docs/gp/98gp-07.htm
See also the natural hazard map for Rohnert Park area in the following link.
http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/docs/gp/98gp-07.htm#F-PS-1g
So tsunami is one natural hazard that you should not need to worry about if you live in Rohnert Park, CA.
2006-09-17 21:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by UALog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably safe from the waves, but watch out for the refugees!
Um... I live in San Francisco, less than a mile from the ocean. Can I come stay with you, if I survive the tsunami?
2006-09-18 02:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by btsmith_y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You are too far inland to be directly affected by a tsunami that hits San Francisco, unless it is an incredibly large one.
2006-09-17 23:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by Califrich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not by the water directly, but I think the ensuing social chaos would probably affect you in some way.
2006-09-17 23:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by tbom_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-17 23:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by ang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may end up with beach front property ..
2006-09-17 23:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is your destiny to be affected, why worry, be happy
2006-09-18 00:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry,you are safe.
2006-09-17 23:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes yes yes....make a run for it! :(
2006-09-17 23:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥♥GODDESS♥♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋