fwiw the tsunami warning systems (one each coast) in the usa are currently in the process of selecting and implementing a major upgrade (i am working on one of

fwiw the tsunami warning systems (one each coast) in the usa are currently in the process of selecting and implementing a major upgrade (i am working on one of the bids in a very minor role[1]) so you can expect changes in the next few years (but i have no idea about this particular issue). [1] which, incidentally, involved me sending thousands of SMS alerts to a co-worker yesterday evening as i ran through a replay of the chile earthquake, effectively DOSing[2] his phone. most entertainment i've had in months. beep. new magnitude estimate. beep. beep. beeeeep... :o) [2] it's ok, it's only a demo, promise.