Is Barbados prone to tsunamis?

Barbados lies in an area of relatively high-earthquake activity, the most likely tsunamis to affect the island are those which can be triggered by shallow earthquakes (less than 50km in depth). Currently, there is no comprehensive tsunami warning system for Barbados or the other Caribbean Islands.



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