3. March 11 natural disaster and human tragedy: 9.0 magnitude earthquake Tsunami: 130 ft max wave height Tsunami Event Overview U.S. Navy 217 square miles inundation 15,885 people confirmed dead, 2,623 missing (as of 4/10/14)

6. Tsunami Debris is adding to the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”… An estimated 1.5 Million Tons has reached the US West Coast thus far.

8. REPORTING FORM

9. Ships, International Government agency, and public outreach will continue. Seattle PMO will still distribute forms. Ships, International Government agency, and public outreach will continue. Seattle PMO will still distribute forms. Research groups encouraged to participate. Research groups encouraged to participate. Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska State emergency agencies have contingency plans in place (especially for hazardous debris). Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska State emergency agencies have contingency plans in place (especially for hazardous debris). Website: Website: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/tsunamidebris/http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/tsunamidebris/