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Tsunami Service Providers

Tsunami Information Centres

How We Save Lives

Recognize Tsunamis Natural Warning Signs

FEEL

Big local earthquakes may cause tsunamis
FEEL the ground shaking severely, or for a long time?

SEE

A tsunami may be preceded by a rapid fall in sea level as the ocean recedes, exposing reefs, rocks, and fishes on the sea bottom.
Tsunami often comes ashore as a wall of water, and quickly flood inland.
SEE an unusual disappearance of water or oncoming wall of water?

HEAR

Abnormal ocean activity, a wall of water, and approaching tsunami create a loud “roaring” sound similar to that of a train or jet aircraft.
HEAR the roar?

RUN

Don’t wait for official evacuation orders.
Immediately leave low-lying coastal areas.
Move inland to higher ground.
RUN if you see a tsunami coming!

CONTACT YOUR NATIONAL TSUNAMI WARNING CENTRE OR THE REGIONAL TSUNAMI SERVICE PROVIDERS

National Tsunami Warning Centre is an agency designated by the ICG Member State government to coordinate the international tsunami warning and in mitigation activities. The person in charge may be the Tsunami Warning Focal Point, from the national disaster management organization, from a technical or scientific institution, or from another agency with tsunami warning and mitigation responsibilities.

Under the IOTWS, the RTSPs (Australia, India, and Indonesia) are the primary source of tsunami advisories for the Indian Ocean.