When a boat washed ashore in Crescent City in early April, HSU professor Lori Dengler was instrumental in confirming it as the first piece of debris from the March, 2011 Japanese tsunami to wash ashore in California.
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The incident garnered attention from all over the world, including Japan, Australia and England. Here’s just some of the media attention:
Los Angeles Times – 5/1
Japanese boat first confirmed tsunami debris in California
NBC News – 4/29
Japan tsunami debris confirmed in California
Japan Times – 4/28
First debris from 3/11 reaches California
Huffington Post – 4/26
California Tsunami Debris: Boat In Crescent City From Japan, Federal Officials Confirm