A photo of the North Head lighthouse in southern Washington State. A paved path leads to the lighthouse; to the left is three Pacific Ocean. Overhead tall clouds build in a cold blue sky.

I had the distinct pleasure to spend World #TsunamiDay in Long Beach, WA yesterday, including a VERY windy visit to North Head Lighthouse. I visited this light so often with my parents as a child and it features in my memorial tattoo for my father. It's always an honor to be in its presence!

Thumbnail showing rupture zone of the 2004 earthquake and subsequent propagation of tsunami waves with text "Surprise Earthquake?"

On this World Tsunami Awareness Day, we look back at the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman earthquake and tsunami and reflect on the lessons learned and scientific advances made in tsunami warning. #TsunamiDay

Watch: The Science Behind the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman Earthquake & Tsunami
📽️ https://loom.ly/nvoYSSA

A square graphic with a wave icon and the words “World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November” at the bottom beside the Washington Emergency Management Division logo. Above it is a photo of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe’s vertical evacuation structure, a freestanding 2-story tower in a small grassy field among trees. Over the picture is a semi-transparent banner that says “Build tsunami vertical evacuation structures.”

Tsunami vertical evacuation structures (VES) provide refuge where communities lack natural high ground. Washington state needs 58-80+ more of these structures to help people #GetToHighGround. Find guidance & other resources for building VES at mil.wa.gov/tsunami#vert.... #TsunamiDay 🌊

A square graphic with a wave icon and the words “World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November” at the bottom beside the Washington Emergency Management Division logo. Above it is a photo of an intersection with a tsunami evacuation route sign in the foreground. Over the picture is a semi-transparent banner that says “Identify and mark tsunami evacuation routes.”

We save lives in tsunamis by making it as easy as possible for people to #GetToHighGround before waves arrive. Washington state recently released a Tsunami Wayfinding Guide to help communities identify & mark evacuation routes. Learn more at mil.wa.gov/tsunami-reso.... #TsunamiDay 🏃‍♂️🌊

A square graphic with a wave icon and the words “World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November” at the bottom beside the Washington Emergency Management Division logo. Above it is a picture of boats docked in Westport Marina on a sunny day. Over the picture is a semi-transparent banner that says “Strengthen ports and marinas against tsunami impacts.”

The maritime community is especially at risk from tsunamis. Check out mil.wa.gov/tsunami#educ... to read tsunami maritime response & mitigation strategies for some of Washington’s major ports & marinas, as well as tips for boaters on what to do before, during & after a tsunami. #TsunamiDay 🌊

A square graphic with a wave icon and the words “World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November” at the bottom beside the Washington Emergency Management Division logo. Above it is a screenshot from a tsunami evacuation route map for the Westport area. Over the picture is a semi-transparent banner that says “Learn how tsunamis could impact your community.”

How could a major tsunami impact your community? Visit mil.wa.gov/tsunami-reso... to find new loss estimates for Washington’s greatest tsunami hazard, a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami. #TsunamiDay 🌊

A square graphic with a wave icon and the words “World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November” at the top. Below it is a picture of the Seattle waterfront and skyline. Over the picture is a semi-transparent banner that says “Be tsunami ready by investing in tsunami preparedness.”

November 5th is World #TsunamiDay. 🌊 With over 3,000 miles of shoreline, Washington State has one of the highest tsunami risks in the US. While we can’t prevent tsunamis, we can prepare for them & mitigate their impacts to life, property & the environment. Keep reading to learn how we do that.

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the most devastating disasters in living memory.

Our first responders were on the ground within hours to deliver emergency relief.

The work of UN’s emergency team #UNDAC remains as life-saving today as ever.

#TsunamiDay

Happy World #TsunamiDay to all who celebrate - which should be all of us, because you never know where you'll be when disaster strikes. Preparedness and mitigation make us all safer regardless of where we live, especially as our world is increasingly connected on a global scale.

Les tsunamis sont des phénomènes rares dont les conséquences peuvent être particulièrement tragiques.

À l'occasion de #TsunamiDay, @UNDRR exhorte les pays à risque à installer de nouveaux systèmes d'alerte et à sensibiliser les jeunes. un.org/fr/observanc....

World Tsunami Awareness Day, Nov 5

"tsunami" comprises:
the Japanese words "tsu"(meaning harbour)
and "nami"(meaning wave)

#UnitedNations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction @undrr.bsky.social #undrr @un.org #un #wave #worldtsunamiawarenessday #tsunami #tsunamiawareness #tsunamiday #gettohighground

Large wave crashing against sea wall

🌊 Today is #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay

While 5 Nov is known for Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, globally it’s a day to raise awareness of tsunami risk.

At NOC, we're advancing detection & resilience, from tide gauges to fibre optic sensing.

Discover more lnkd.in/gEfxCrSF

#GetToHigherGround #TsunamiDay

🌊Indigenous and local knowledge should be recognised as offering effective warning systems for ocean-related hazards.

Today on #TsunamiDay, we remember Simeulue Island in 2004, which had its own tsunami warning system, saving the lives of many: tinyurl.com/efmcd6vn

🌊 World Tsunami Awareness Day 🌊

Tsunamis have no seasons.
They can happen anytime
and anywhere.

#TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround

Happy #TsunamiDay

Credit UN Organisation Post 2024 5.11. Absolute Relevanz einer Bedrohung

Archiv 2004 Indien Ozean

Mehr los - als September 2001
In Metropole Region Berlin wusste und weiß man es

Wissen Archive RELEVANT
-> ECHTE Bedrohungen
Lobbyismus anderer Art ist anderer Archivbereich

Moment 220000 + 14 Länder

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World Tsunami Awareness Day: Understanding Tsunamis and Climate Change  - ScienceOpen Blog At ScienceOpen, we are committed to fostering awareness through research collections that explore these intersections of natural disasters, environmental science, and human impact. These collections a...

On #TsunamiDay, explore the science of tsunamis, their links to climate change, and strategies for resilience. Discover collections and research on disaster preparedness, climate impacts, and more in our recent blogpost👇 #GetToHighGround #AreYouReady24 blog.scienceopen.com/2024/11/worl...

The 2004 Tsunami’s Legacy: Riding Waves of Resilience The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami showed the ocean’s power to both create and devastate. It transformed how we approach disaster preparedness, uniting global efforts in resilience. As the next ge…

On #TsunamiDay, we honor the resilience sparked by the 2004 tsunami. 🌊 Discover how global efforts and next-gen innovation are shaping a future prepared for nature's power. Read more on building a world that flows with resilience! wp.me/pfZHWQ-cn
#GetToHighGround

There's a blue wave a comin'. #TsunamiDay

This year, World Tsunami Awareness Day commemorates the 20th anniversary of the devastating M 9.2 #earthquake and #tsunami that occured at Sumatra on Dec 26, 2004. This disaster directly impacted 14 countries and claimed approximately 230,000 lives. #GetToHighGround #TsunamiDay

World Tsunami Awareness Day World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 under the theme - Empowering the next generation with the lessons of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

It's World Tsunami Awareness Day! Tsunami risk is global, affecting over 700 million. Early warning systems are crucial, but knowing the signs and what to do equally important. Awareness and education can make the difference. ⚒ 🧪 #GetToHighGround #TsunamiDay 🌊

tsunamiday.undrr.org

Hoy es el #DiadelTsunami #TsunamiDay.

Tsunami significa "ola en el puerto”. Define un conjunto de olas que se desplaza rápidamente, con longitudes de onda y períodos muy grandes. Cuando impactan en la costa, estas olas pueden provocar muchos daños.

Know nature's #tsunami warnings: strong or long quake, sudden ocean rise or fall, ocean roar.
https://bit.ly/3ekDJIZ Make sure you’re #WeatherReady!

#TsunamiDay

The US West Coast has a high- to very high risk from tsunamis. Could a #tsunami strike where you live, work or play? Find out: https://bit.ly/35V2gAF

#TsunamiPrep #TsunamiDay

@WASeaGrant @OregonSeaGrant @AlaskaSeaGrant @HawaiiSeaGrant @UOGseaGrant

Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day (#TsunamiDay).

Follow along today as we share #tsunami facts and resources from our @NOAA @seagrant #WeatherReadyNation network.

For more info see @NWS's Tsunami FAQs https://bit.ly/3ejLHSz

@UNDRR @NWSEureka @NWSSanDiego