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Tsunamis, (pronounced soo-ná-mees), also
known as seismic sea waves, are most
common along the Pacific U.S. coast, but can
strike anywhere along any coastline in the
world. Tsunamis are enormous waves caused
by an underground disturbance such as an
earthquake or landslide. They can also be
caused by volcanic eruption or meteorite. They
can move hundreds of miles per hour, and hit
land with waves topping 100 feet in height or
more.
Advisory
An event has occurred which might generate a
tsunami.
Watch
A tsunami was or may have been generated,
but is at least two hours travel time to the area
in Watch status.
Warning
A tsunami was, or may have been generated,
which could cause damage; therefore, people
in the warned area are strongly advised to
evacuate to higher ground & bring your 72
hour kit with you.
During a Tsunami
The following are guidelines for what you
should do if a tsunami is likely in your area:
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known as seismic sea waves, are most
common along the Pacific U.S. coast, but can
strike anywhere along any coastline in the
world. Tsunamis are enormous waves caused
by an underground disturbance such as an
earthquake or landslide. They can also be
caused by volcanic eruption or meteorite. They
can move hundreds of miles per hour, and hit
land with waves topping 100 feet in height or
more.
Advisory
An event has occurred which might generate a
tsunami.
Watch
A tsunami was or may have been generated,
but is at least two hours travel time to the area
in Watch status.
Warning
A tsunami was, or may have been generated,
which could cause damage; therefore, people
in the warned area are strongly advised to
evacuate to higher ground & bring your 72
hour kit with you.
During a Tsunami
The following are guidelines for what you
should do if a tsunami is likely in your area:
- Turn on your radio to learn if there is a
tsunami warning if an earthquake occurs
and you are in a coastal area. - Move inland to higher ground
immediately and stay there.
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| Tsunami |
Here are some resources that are available on
the web in regards to tsunamis
the web in regards to tsunamis
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Here are some more links to resources
throughout the web regarding tsunamis.
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
(responsible for all American interests in the
Pacific, including Hawaii)
Tsunami Detection Buoys
This is interesting information regarding
Tsunami detection via buoys that measure
wave height.
International Tsunami Warning Center
(responsible for the other 25 member nations
in the Pacific Ocean Basin)
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
throughout the web regarding tsunamis.
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
(responsible for all American interests in the
Pacific, including Hawaii)
Tsunami Detection Buoys
This is interesting information regarding
Tsunami detection via buoys that measure
wave height.
International Tsunami Warning Center
(responsible for the other 25 member nations
in the Pacific Ocean Basin)
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
FEMA This is a link to their tsunami section.
Tsunami Ready This website is provided by
NOAA and has excellent general information
regarding Tsunamis
NOAA and has excellent general information
regarding Tsunamis
By: Staff
Last Reviewed: October 7, 2007
Last Reviewed: October 7, 2007
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After a Tsunami
The following are guidelines for the period
following a tsunami:
The following are guidelines for the period
following a tsunami:
- Stay away from flooded and damaged
areas until officials say it is safe to
return. - Stay away from debris in the water; it
may pose a safety hazard to boats and
people.
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