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Alaska Seismic Stations Closure Threatens Tsunami Warnings

11/8/2025

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Nine seismic stations in Alaska will cease operations this month, affecting U.S. West Coast tsunami forecasts.
The loss followed the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump declining to renew a federal grant.
Michael West, director of the Alaska Earthquake Center, warned the funding loss could delay coastal tsunami warnings.
NOAA has reduced funding for tsunami risk reduction programs.
Experts emphasize these stations are needed to ensure timely and accurate forecasts.

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Nine seismic stations in Alaska will cease operations this month, affecting U.S. West Coast tsunami forecasts.
The loss followed the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump declining to renew a federal grant.
Michael West, director of the Alaska Earthquake Center, warned the funding loss could delay coastal tsunami warnings.
NOAA has reduced funding for tsunami risk reduction programs.
Experts emphasize these stations are needed to ensure timely and accurate forecasts.