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Tsunami
What is a Tsunami
A Tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the
displacement of a large volume of a body of water.
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater
explosions above or below water all have the potential
to generate a tsunami.
Where does tsunami often occure?
Tips to Survive
During Tsunami
Do not freak out.
Listen to alert.
Go to a higher
ground where
water cannot
reach.
Run away if you
live near to the
Famous Tsunami sea water.
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Before, During and After The
Tsunami
Before
If you are in a coastal community and feel the shaking During
of a strong earthquake, you may have only minutes until
a tsunami arrives. If you happen to be in a
Do not wait for an official warning. Instead, let the public venue when a
strong shaking be your warning. tsunami hits, then your best
Go to higher ground, at least ten metres above sea level, bet is to listen to the
or if possible move at least one kilometre away from all personnel directives as
beaches and the water's edge of harbours and coastal they are being given, then
estuaries. do your best to follow the
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is safety instructions that are
the possibility of dangerous, localised land inundation. given to you.
Your radio can be your
best friend, and possibly
your only connection to
the rest of the world,
when a disaster strikes. In
the case of a tsunami,
weather and emergency
reports should be able to
guide you further to
safety, at the most, and
After provide a bit of comfort,
at the very least.
Open the windows and doors to help dry the building.
Stay out of the building if waters remain around it. Tsunami Stay out of water near
waters, like flood waters, can undermine foundations, you or could be rushed
causing buildings to sink, floors to crack, or walls to away with the water.
collapse.
Help injured or trapped persons. Give first aid where
appropriate. Call for help. Do not move seriously injured
persons unless they are in immediate danger of further
injury.Use the telephone only for emergency
calls. Telephone lines are frequently overwhelmed in
disaster situations. They need to be clear for emergency
calls to get through.
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