2011 Japanese Tsunami

Beached Boat Is Likely to Be Tsunami Debris

By Jim McCoy Wed 6th February News 2011 Japanese Tsunami Oregon coast

Scientists say a 30-foot boat that washed ashore on Gleneden Beach on the central Oregon coast appears to be debris from the March 2011 Japan tsunami. Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department spokesman Rick Boatner says it is believed to have been a support vessel for a commercial fishing boat. The boat was found Tuesday - hull up - embedded in the sand with most of the hull exposed.Read More »

Governor To Sign Tsunami Debris Response Plan

By Jim McCoy Mon 17th December News 2011 Japanese Tsunami Oregon coast

Governor John Kitzhaber will tomorrow sign an Oregon state plan regarding Japanese tsunami debris. The plan addresses the state’s response to tsunami debris impacting the Oregon coast. The plan includes a multi-jurisdictional approach between state, local and federal agencies to debris from the 2011 tsunami that is expecting to continue coming ashore for the next several years.Read More »