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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.

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Q: How do you recognise the warning signs and what to do when a tsunami is about to hit?
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