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Tsunami exercise highlights limits of Cayman’s warning system

Tsunamis generated close to the Cayman Islands, particularly along regional fault systems like the Swan Islands transform plate boundary line, offer very little lead time.
Cayman enjoys a low risk of being battered by large tsunami waves. - Photo: Bina Mani

Tsunami: Mapping the risk

Mitigating Cayman's tsunami danger will involve mapping efforts, public education and getting the islands' tsunami sensor back in operation.

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