It's Swiss, a seiche refers to a seismic event that features large waves. What happens in an enclosed body of water after an earthquake? It shakes(sounds like saysh). So the eggheads in Sacramento decided that we here at Tahoe have to know about a seiche. Actually, geologists have known for years that a seismic event long ago in geologic time occurred in the basin and caused a terrific land form failure near Homewood and McKinney Bay. The event was spawned by a seiche that followed an earthquake. The wave ricocheted back and forth across the lake and eventually portions of the west shore gave way and slid into what is now lake shore. Research has outlined the material which slid into the lake basin. It's impressive in size and scope despite being well below the lake surface. Submersibles have taken pictures of the debris field with cameras and video.
So, now we know about the seiche. Thank you to Swiss geologists and Sacramento's Cal Fire, and of course, local taxpayers who sent their checks to Jerry Brown and the Tax and Spend unicameral legislature run by your favorite Democrats who refuse to look in the mirror and point fingers.
Advice offered by Cal Fire in case of seiche:
1. Move to higher ground
2. If your home is near the lake, move away from doors and windows; don't go outside.
3. If ordered to evacuate, don't waste time.
Duh.
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