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- The Costa del Sol in Southern Spain faces significant tsunami risk due to regional seismic activity.
- Chipiona has implemented safety measures, including evacuation routes and annual drills, but many areas remain unprepared.
- A recent earthquake off Fuengirola underscored the vulnerability and prompted discussions about tsunami readiness.
- The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission aims to establish 25 tsunami-ready communities by year-end, while urban development has compromised natural defenses.
