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Rough house is physically located on the side of a cliff,
higher than scientists have estimated that a tidal wave or tsunami would reach
if the Christmas-time 2004 Indian Ocean events were to occur in the Pacific
Ocean. There is enough concern about such a low-probability event that the
federal government has tsunami warning systems in place for the entire US West
Coast. For the Sunset Beach area where we are, the warning systems would give
our area at least 50 minutes of advance notice before a large wave hit. The
alarm can be heard all along the beach area and well inland. You should follow
any official instructions, obviously. Although you could stay in the cabin and
in all likelihood be safe, your car parked on the road below might get swamped.
You may want to drive your car back to the top of the cliff, where Sunset Street
joins with Highway 109 (where you turned off), less than half a mile away. This
is the high point in the area and there are no studied tsunami or tidal wave
conditions that could reach this level. Take your camera, this is a great spot
to watch waves, big and small. The bottom line—don’t worry about it, you’ll be
safe even under extremely unlikely events. |
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Ready to Book your Vacation? |
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Click here or call 1-425-821-5529 |
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Also See our Rough House Cabin |
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Trusted Lodging since 1998
Washington State Business Registration # C 600 364 482 |
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