Count yourself lucky for coming out alive. See if you can help other survivors. Seek water, shelter and food.
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.
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.
A siren was heard and flaming torches were lit
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.
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.
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.
A siren was heard and flaming torches were lit
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.
Normally there would have been, but the earthquake took out the ability to warn the people.
There have been no reports of a recent tsunami hitting Misawa, Japan. Tsunamis are rare events but are always a possibility due to the seismic activity in the region. It is important for residents to stay prepared and informed about evacuation procedures in case of a tsunami warning.
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
the tsunami hit in Lituya Bay, Alaska
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
Tsunamis can hit low-lying coastal areas anywhere. A tsunami warning has just been issued for new zealand 30/07/09
During the 2011 tsunami, Sendai received a warning time of approximately 30 minutes after the earthquake struck. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning shortly after the quake, which allowed some residents to evacuate to higher ground before the waves hit. However, this time was not sufficient for many to evacuate effectively, resulting in significant devastation and loss of life.