After a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, people began asking: could a tsunami reach coastal North Carolina? In this episode of Shoresides, we talk with **Stephen Pfaff**, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service’s Wilmington office, about how tsunamis form, the real risk (or lack thereof) for our shores, and how preparedness — from early warning systems to public education — can make all the difference when seconds count.
We also explore how underwater geography, monitoring equipment, and interagency coordination shape our readiness — and what coastal communities and leaders can do now to stay safe.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach California
