World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated every November 5th to raise awareness of the negative effects of tsunamis and the importance of being prepared and having early warning systems.

Jakarta, Indonesia – Today, World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, marks a significant anniversary—the 20th year since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, a disaster that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives ...

World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed globally each year on November 5 to increase awareness about the dangers of tsunamis and encourage proactive preparedness in the event of such natural ...

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share ...

In recognition of this, the world observes Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5, to ensure no one is caught off-guard. India’s situation is particularly concerning. “The Indian Ocean is likely ...

BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 4 2024 (IPS) - This year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day presents a moment of reflection 20 years on from the catastrophic Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. The tsunami resulted in ...

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii was suddenly ... Many coastal communities still lack adequate warning systems or public awareness programs. As Hirshorn noted, "We’ve made incredible ...

We still need education and awareness campaigns ... In the years since the Boxing Day tsunami, countries at risk have invested in “hard” engineering defences including seawalls, offshore ...

World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated every year on November 5 to increase awareness about the dangers of tsunamis and encourage preparation in case a natural disaster strikes. Established by ...