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Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission: Tsunami Information view detail comment email this

Background about tsunamis and tsunami warning systems, which "distribute and interpret continuously all available seismic and sea level data for the existence and propagation of a tsunami." Provides material about working groups and meetings, tsunamis in general, warning signs and what to do in the event of a tsunami, and more. Note: As of April 2008, content is in transition from an older website, so some pages are not yet available. From UNESCO.
http://www.ioc-tsunami.org/
Topics: Geography, Weather

Last updated Apr 30, 2008


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Tsunami view detail comment email this

Compilation of resources about tsunamis, "a series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea floor, landslides, or volcanic activity." Learn about tsunami warning systems, forecasts, research, the December 2004 Indonesian tsunami, and tsunami programs operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other government agencies. Also includes animations. From NOAA.
http://www.tsunami.noaa.gov/
Topics: Geography, Weather

Last updated Apr 30, 2008




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