KH6JRM's Amateur Radio Blog
Hawaii is observing Tsunami Awareness Week with a variety of educational and public service campaigns sponsored by local and state organizations. In light of the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, this week has special significance for those of us living on Hawaii Island, which is attached firmly to the "ring of fire." Back in 1946, an April Fool's Day tsunami took out much of the Hilo bayfront with a huge loss of life. And in 1960, a tsunami struck the city again with large losses of property and life. So, all of the curent uncertain- ty surrounding the Japanese tsunami, earthquake, and nuclear power plant problems resonates strongly here. Hawaii escaped with only property damage from the 11 March incident. Even that was serious enough to prompt a disaster declaration from Gover- nor Neil Abercrombie. One can't afford to be com- placent these days. Eversince the last tsunami, local residents have regained a sense of urgency and