Experts warn White House's budget cuts could make tsunami warnings less reliable

By Katia Riddle

Published December 10, 2025 at 4:49 AM EST

In Alaska, a federal grant that funded seismic data collection in order to warn people about tsunamis is being cancelled. Experts say cuts like this could make tsunami warnings less reliable.

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Katia Riddle

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior to her current role, she covered public health including reproductive rights and homelessness. She won a 2024 Gracie Award for a series on reproductive rights.

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Experts warn White House's budget cuts could make tsunami warnings less reliable

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