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Tsunamis can be deadly, but they needn’t be. Early warning and early action are effective tools to protect people, saving lives, and preventing the hazard from becoming a disaster. To be effective, tsunami early-warning systems must cover every at-risk person, they must be multi-hazard, and communities must be prepared so they can act quickly.

Aerial view of Vancouver Island, Canada
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Indigenous knowledge the cornerstone of new tsunami modelling for Vancouver Island's northwest coast

An oral history of tsunamis from the First Nations complements computer modelling for tsunami risk in Vancouver Island.
CBC/Radio-Canada
Tsunami warning sign on a beach
Updates

About tsunami and the role of warning systems

Due to the rapid progress and great danger of tsunami disasters, many countries have introduced tsunami warning systems. Their role is to provide as accurate and timely information as possible about the threat.
Telegrafia
Aerial view of Kaikoura township
Research briefs

Pre-Kaikoura survey found gaps in Kiwis' tsunami awareness

A survey conducted on the North Island's east coast in 2015 found that despite a high level of public awareness of tsunami hazard, there was still plenty of room for improvement in public evacuation intention.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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Research briefs

UConn researcher develops novel storm damage prediction model

Wei Zhang used GIS and statistical data to construct a novel model of tsunami damage in Fairfield, CT. The model can easily transfer to other storm types and communities.
University of Connecticut
Impact of the 2011 tsunami in Japan
Research briefs

Geologists look to past for answers on future tsunami threats

Documenting and examining recent events does not provide enough information to fully characterize coastal hazards
Virginia Tech
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Indian Ocean youth short video competition on tsunami awareness

This initiative aims to engage with youth living in the regions around the Indian Ocean to share their creative thoughts, ideas, concepts, and/or activities related to tsunami awareness.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters