An earthquake in the northern part of the Caribbean could generate waves up to 40 feet (12.2 metres) high and threaten the lives of up to 35.5 million people living in coastal areas.Smaller waves could reach Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and as far north as New Jersey, according to the American Geophysical Union (AGU).t least 75 tsunamis have been recorded in the Caribbean over the past 500 years, with more than 3,500 deaths attributed to them, according to IOC-UNESCO. Within the region there are multiple fault segments and submarine features that could be the source of earthquakes and tsunamis.
The first sign language interpreters were hearing family members, friends, and coworkers. They were not formally trained. Their qualifications included knowledge of English, some sign language, and a willingness to step in.he Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) the national professional organization for American Sign Language interpreters in the United States--was established in 1964 and incorporated in 1974. RID established interpreter certification standards and put into place a code of ethics for practitioner members.
The highest paid translators make an average of more than $100,000 annually, according to the U.S. Department of Laborâs Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual salary for interpreters was $50,610 as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This breaks down to $24.33 per hour.The top 10 percent of interpreters make an average of $88,010 annually, or $42.31 per hour. The lowest 10 percent make an average of $23,710 annually, equivalent to $11.40 per hour.The top paying states for interpreters include Virginia, with 3,840 jobs that pay an average of $89,890 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Maine comes in second among the top paying states at an average of $63,890 per year.he lowest 10 percent make an average of $23,710 annually, equivalent to $11.40 per hour. The top paying states for interpreters include Virginia, with 3,840 jobs that pay an average of $89,890 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.