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Where can one find information about any tsunami in the Indian Ocean?
PTWC is a great website to check out if you would like to find our information on any tsunami in the Indian Ocean. They provide previous storm information and also upcoming events predicted.
How does the PTWC warn countries in the Pacific region about the possibility of a tsunami?
they warn them by calling up santa clause in the north paul and saying, yo a country is about to get hit by a tsunami.' then santa sends a little kid in that country a note saying you need to leave your country now. then the little kid leaves and boom the country is sade
How many tsunami warning systems are there currently in the world?
There are several tsunami warning systems in the world, managed by organizations such as the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). These systems provide alerts and forecasts to coastal communities in the event of a tsunami threat.
What is tsunami and Can it happen in the western coast of India?
After the Tsunami hit Japan, 55 other countries got warnings, But no one knows exactly where its coming next, that's why there called natural disasters. This is what i red in a article, SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said.
Where is the Pacific Tsunami Warning System located?
Under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), an International Coordination Group for the Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific (ICG/ITSU) was established in 1968. The IOC also maintains the International Tsunami Information Center (ITIC). Established in 1965 and hosted by the U.S.A., the ITIC works closely with the Richard H. Hagemeyer Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC). Both centers are located in Hawaii, U.S.A, and hosted by the National Weather Service. The system gathers information from many Tide Stations, Deep-ocean Tsunametera and Seismograph Stations spread out all over the Pacific Ocean. For more information go to the National Weather Services website.
What are rescue operations during tsunami?
What to do before a tsunamiAdvisory - An earthquake has occurred in the Pacific basin, which might generate a tsunami. WC/ATWC and PTWC will issue hourly bulletins advising of the situation.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.Know the terms used by the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WC/ATWC-responsible for tsunami warnings for California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska) and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC-responsible for tsunami warnings to international authorities, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories within the Pacific basin).Listen to radio or television for more information and follow the instructions of your local authorities.Immediate warning of tsunamis sometimes comes in the form of a noticeable recession in water away from the shoreline. This is nature's tsunami warning and it should be heeded by moving inland to higher ground immediatelyIf you feel an earthquake in a coastal area, turn on your radio to learn if there is a tsunami warning.Know that a small tsunami at one beach can be a giant wave a few miles away. The topography of the coastline and the ocean floor will influence the size of the wave.A tsunami may generate more than one wave. Do not let the modest size of one wave allow you to forget how dangerous a tsunami is. The next wave may be bigger.Prepare for possible evacuation. Learn evacuation routes. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate. See the "Evacuation" and "Emergency Planning and Disaster Supplies" chapters for information.What to do during a tsunamiIf you are advised to evacuate, do so immediately.Stay away from the area until local authorities say it is safe. Do not be fooled into thinking that the danger is over after a single wave-a tsunami is not a single wave but a series of waves that can vary in size.Do not go to the shoreline to watch for a tsunami. When you can see the wave, it is too late to escape.What to do after a tsunamiAvoid 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.See the "Recovering From Disaster" chapter for more information.
Safety tips of tsunami?
A tsunami cannot be precisely predicted, even if the magnitude and location of an earthquake is known. Geologists, oceanographers, and seismologists analyse each earthquake and based on many factors may or may not issue a tsunami warning. However, there are some warning signs of an impending tsunami, and automated systems can provide warnings immediately after an earthquake in time to save lives.
What Are The Rescue Operations During Tsunami?
What to do before a tsunamiAdvisory - An earthquake has occurred in the Pacific basin, which might generate a tsunami. WC/ATWC and PTWC will issue hourly bulletins advising of the situation.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.Know the terms used by the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WC/ATWC-responsible for tsunami warnings for California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska) and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC-responsible for tsunami warnings to international authorities, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories within the Pacific basin).Listen to radio or television for more information and follow the instructions of your local authorities.Immediate warning of tsunamis sometimes comes in the form of a noticeable recession in water away from the shoreline. This is nature's tsunami warning and it should be heeded by moving inland to higher ground immediatelyIf you feel an earthquake in a coastal area, turn on your radio to learn if there is a tsunami warning.Know that a small tsunami at one beach can be a giant wave a few miles away. The topography of the coastline and the ocean floor will influence the size of the wave.A tsunami may generate more than one wave. Do not let the modest size of one wave allow you to forget how dangerous a tsunami is. The next wave may be bigger.Prepare for possible evacuation. Learn evacuation routes. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate. See the "Evacuation" and "Emergency Planning and Disaster Supplies" chapters for information.What to do during a tsunamiIf you are advised to evacuate, do so immediately.Stay away from the area until local authorities say it is safe. Do not be fooled into thinking that the danger is over after a single wave-a tsunami is not a single wave but a series of waves that can vary in size.Do not go to the shoreline to watch for a tsunami. When you can see the wave, it is too late to escape.What to do after a tsunamiAvoid 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.See the "Recovering From Disaster" chapter for more information.
How long does a tsunami last?
It varies on the distance from land that the earthquake struck (causing the tsunami waves.) Tsunami waves can hit for a few minutes or hours. The tsunami that struck Japan after the Sendai earthquake in 2011 lasted for an hour. See related links for more information.
