Cold currents will cause nearby coastlines to be cooler. (slideplayer.com)
This leaves 20 minutes or less, depending on location, to implement and complete evacuations — a long time compared to the 30 minutes or so it takes for tsunamis to cause havoc in nearby coastlines. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
In addition to being home to many types of sea life and a source of revenue, coral reefs play a vital part in protecting nearby coastlines from erosion and serve as a natural barrier against storm surge during hurricanes. (grandbaymen.com)