Nine seismic stations in Alaska will be shut down this month due to the expiration of federal funding, which the Trump administration did not renew. This loss jeopardizes tsunami forecasting for the West Coast, as the data from these stations is crucial for assessing earthquake risks. The U.S. tsunami warning system is already underfunded and understaffed, raising concerns about its effectiveness. The shutdown follows broader federal spending cuts impacting scientific research and climate initiatives.
