Local scientists and federal officials from NOAA are gearing up to protect the Hawaiian islands from a possible onslaught of debris from the devastating Japanese tsunami.
Officials provided an update during an audiocast that was streamed live on Tuesday.
Read AP reporter Audrey McAvoy’s story here.

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