Tsunamis are only a threat close to land. On either side of South America is a vast expanse of hurricane-free space, each just as large as South America. Waves are not only a challenge, but also an asset. Imagine if your home was sitting on a constant source of energy. Open ocean seasteads would need to develop technologies for mitigating waves, preferably while also harvesting their energy for productive use. Many seastead entrepreneurs are developing these technologies right now.
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