06-02-2017, 05:08 AM
Here's the first bit from the article that was posted with some emphasis for quicker reading. Note that "experts" means scientists in this field of study.
President Trump's proposed budget cuts to tsunami warning systems would put thousands of lives at risk, Hawaii tsunami experts say.
Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the cuts would impact the timeliness and accuracy of tsunami warnings.
The cuts could also force the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on Oahu to shut down.
The Trump Administration says it wants to consolidate the nation's two tsunami warning centers -- the other in Palmer, Alaska -- to save taxpayer money and eliminate duplication.
But experts say that's just a bad idea.
"If any center has a problem, you have a hot back up. They can step in and perform the duties of the other center," said tsunami expert Gerard Fryer [Ph.D Geophysicist].
Frye, who recently retired from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, said both centers have just enough employees to perform day to day operations.
The proposal could mean a 60 percent cut in staff.
Fortunately Congress has been ignoring most of Trump's budget ideas.
President Trump's proposed budget cuts to tsunami warning systems would put thousands of lives at risk, Hawaii tsunami experts say.
Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the cuts would impact the timeliness and accuracy of tsunami warnings.
The cuts could also force the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on Oahu to shut down.
The Trump Administration says it wants to consolidate the nation's two tsunami warning centers -- the other in Palmer, Alaska -- to save taxpayer money and eliminate duplication.
But experts say that's just a bad idea.
"If any center has a problem, you have a hot back up. They can step in and perform the duties of the other center," said tsunami expert Gerard Fryer [Ph.D Geophysicist].
Frye, who recently retired from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, said both centers have just enough employees to perform day to day operations.
The proposal could mean a 60 percent cut in staff.
Fortunately Congress has been ignoring most of Trump's budget ideas.