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In English they called it a tidal wave. This terminology was discarded due to its inaccuracy. In Japanese the phenomenon was always known as a tsunami, this word has been adopted into English with an accurate definition of the phenomenon. ~Lizah
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What instrument is used to detect tsunami?
One instrument that used to detect Tsunami is a deep ocean tsunami detection buoys.
How can tsunami warnings given out by the government?
If the Gov't have access to Tsunami warning buoys, seismographs etc, they can spot the initial disturbance in time to get people away from coastal areas. Radio broadcasts, tv, can be used to tell people to evacuate.
When was tsunami warning system first used?
in 1902
The common name for tsunami?
A tsunami is also known as a 'tidal wave', which used to be the more common term. These days, 'tsunami' seems to be the more commonly used name, at least in the Pacific rim countries where English or Japanese is spoken.
What equipment is used to check for tsunamis?
the instrument used to to measure tsunami is seismograph.
What instrument is used to detect tsunami?
One instrument that used to detect Tsunami is a deep ocean tsunami detection buoys.
How can a telephone predict the future?
A telephone call can appear to predict the future by being used to call someone to alert them of something that hasn't reached them yet. For example, after an undersea earthquake someone quickly aware of it could could call and warn people on shore of a coming tsunami. To the people on shore this would be like predicting the future.
What are tsunami warning devices where they have been used how far they are effective in alarming the people?
ang panget niyo?
How can tsunami warnings given out by the government?
If the Gov't have access to Tsunami warning buoys, seismographs etc, they can spot the initial disturbance in time to get people away from coastal areas. Radio broadcasts, tv, can be used to tell people to evacuate.
What do people in Spain call their money?
Since 2002 Spain has used the Euro as its currency. Before that the Spanish currency was the Peseta.
What technology is used to track a tsunami?
you fart
When was tsunami warning system first used?
in 1902
What do you call people who used to write things down for people?
Scribe
Before the invention of the plane people used to.?
before planes were invented people used boats to travel and pigeons as messengers
What is used to fight against tsunami?
You can't fight against tsunami's. You can only flee. That's why countries with risk of tsunami's have invested in a tsunami-warning system. But a well-built house always helps in comperison with cheap, slum-like buildings.
What natural occurrence is most similar to a tsunami?
Tidal waves and seismic sea waves were used earlier for the same thing as a tsunami.
What do you call a map used by people when they travel?
a crescental
