One pf the major warning signs... is the sudden 'disappearance' of the sea - as the water is 'absorbed' into the forthcoming wave. However - there's no real way to get advanced warning of an impending tsunami.
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
Pulau Pinang was hit with a tsunami in the year 2004, with a warning that was issued by the authorities but approximately 52 people died in the incident.
Saturday February 27, 2010. An 8.8 earthquake hit Chile and a Tsunami warning was issued for all of Hawaii. A series of smaller waves up to 6 feet travelled to the islands later in the day. With the early warning, everyone was safely evacuated to higher ground and damage was minimal.
A siren was heard and flaming torches were lit
Niigata Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2007.
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
Pulau Pinang was hit with a tsunami in the year 2004, with a warning that was issued by the authorities but approximately 52 people died in the incident.
Saturday February 27, 2010. An 8.8 earthquake hit Chile and a Tsunami warning was issued for all of Hawaii. A series of smaller waves up to 6 feet travelled to the islands later in the day. With the early warning, everyone was safely evacuated to higher ground and damage was minimal.
A siren was heard and flaming torches were lit
Normally there would have been, but the earthquake took out the ability to warn the people.
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
the tsunami hit in Lituya Bay, Alaska
Tsunamis can hit low-lying coastal areas anywhere. A tsunami warning has just been issued for new zealand 30/07/09
Niigata Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2007.
Count yourself lucky for coming out alive. See if you can help other survivors. Seek water, shelter and food.
No it wasnt a tsunami