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Dunmore East would be 'vulnerable' to Tsunami

Dunmore East would be 'vulnerable' to Tsunami

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The south eastern and western coasts are most at risk if a tsunami hits Ireland.

A study by Geological Survey Ireland has found that Galway Bay, and Dunmore East in Co Waterford would be vulnerable.

Researchers at UCD are working on a new digital system which they claim may greatly reduce the impact of them on coastlines.

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The last major tsunami to affect Ireland was in 1755.

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