Amanda Admire

My name is Amanda Admire, and I specialize in physical and geological oceanography, specifically tsunami current dynamics and hazard mitigation. My interests include understanding how tsunamis behave in harbors and ports, and how to help communities plan and prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis. These efforts go hand-in-hand. Earthquake preparedness is essential in our area due to our unique and complex geologic setting and seismic activity. Understanding the hazards posed by currents within a bay during a tsunami can give us a better understanding of how to prepare the maritime and coastal communities for complexities that can arise. I work with colleagues on monitoring efforts to measure and evaluate both ambient currents and tsunami event currents in Humboldt Bay through the Humboldt Bay PORTS Project. I’m also a member of the Humboldt Earthquake Education Center and Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group which are local organizations focused on increasing awareness of earthquake and tsunami hazards on the North Coast as well as empowering and motivating our citizens to take action to be prepared.