Hurricane Marie Swell Hits Southern California

Coastal Alert

A series of high-risk conditions are happening in Southern California. Dangerous waves are thrashing the coastline — "tsunami-like", according to experts. Hurricane Marie’s swell is impacting the region, pushing water far onto the shore. But it is not a tsunami. There have been no earthquakes in the region. Thus, no tsunami reconstruction is underway. The fluctuation of water levels is not caused by tectonic activity.

Calming the Tsunami Fears

Local officials have insisted, in no uncertain terms, that this is no tsunami. Earth Signal's report includes the succinct phrase "NO TSUNAMI." The increase in marine activity is unlikely to be anything other than the hurricane's swell. Meteorologists expect high surf and high tides to be compounded by Hurricane Marie's tropical disturbance.

The Impact on California’s Coastal Cities

Long Beach, California, has been warned. Forecasters expect high tides and large waves to pose risks. Residents and visitors alike should be wary of the ocean's strength. Though the wave height is being compared to tsunami waters, the effect on land is substantially less serious: no buildings are being brought down, no cities are being flooded much at all, and locals are not being evacuated in mass. Earth Signal reported the fine details of the situation — how local officials responded, how severe the devastation was, and how the issue is likely to resolve. City officials themselves are holding a proactive stance. According to Earth Signal, the city is coordinating the situation.