How does the WC/ATWC respond to landslide-generated tsunamis?
• Many landslides which generate tsunamis are triggered by large earthquakes. In this case, local warnings will be issued based on the earthquake size. • In some cases, sub-sea landslides will occur with little to no seismic energy release (e.g., Skagway, AK 1994). Historically, these events have been locally destructive with impacts occurring within minutes. The Tsunami Warning System is not set up to respond to this type of event.
