The combination of how close it was to the coast and how shallow it was made it a "perfect storm for the tsunami generation," said Susan Hough of the U.S. Geological Survey in Pasadena.

震中距离海岸线较近以及地震中心较浅给“海啸的产生提供了一个完美风暴，”帕萨迪纳市地质调查局的苏珊•浩福说。

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The combination of how close it was to the coast and how shallow it was made it a "perfect storm for the tsunami generation," said Susan Hough of the U. S. Geological Survey in Pasadena.

震中距离海岸线较近以及地震中心较浅给“海啸的产生提供了一个完美风暴，”帕萨迪纳市地质调查局的苏珊•浩福说。

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The geological survey estimates that such a storm could cause up to $300 billion in damage.

地质调查局预计这样规模的暴风雨将造成多达3000亿美元的损失。

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The survey found that nearly one out of four residents said they didn't think the storm would be dangerous enough to leave their homes, results city officials said could help inform the way they carry out mandatory evacuations.

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