Tsunami Debris: What You Need to Know

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Tsunami Debris: What You Need to Know - Tsunami debris discovered on the coasts of Alaska. Photo: NOAA

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that occurred last March in Japan swept approximately 5 million tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean, according to the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. While uncertainty remains on how much of this debris will reach the United States, the potential impact on our ocean's health from tsunami debris is huge.

Tsunami Debris Basics

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Monitoring Tsunami Debris on the West Coast Baseline monitoring efforts will help us understand the effects of tsunami debris on the West Coast.

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