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Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 15, 2018

What is the most common solution applied to the problem of infilling of protected anchorages by sand
carried by longshore currents? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

There were 61 deaths from the tsunami that hit Hilo, Hawaii, in 1960. Why were there so many deaths,
considering that a tsunami warning had been issued and coastal warning sirens had been sounded? What will be an ideal response?

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 15, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Dredging is commonly used. At Santa Barbara, a dredge works year round to remove sand from a
growing spit at the mouth of the harbor.

Answer to Question 2

The relatively small first wave was mistakenly thought to be the extent of the danger by some
residents. Many returned home prematurely and then fell victim to the much larger waves that
followed. Sadly for those who died, it was the third wave that was the biggest.