World Tsunami Awareness Day in 2024

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Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day, and a wonderful opportunity to think about actions you can take to protect yourself should a tsunami strike. In the event of a tsunami, some tsunami warnings will be official, while others will be natural. Both are equally important.… Show more
— National Weather Service (@NWS) November 5, 2024

In 2004, a devastating tsunami struck the Indian Ocean but limited warning systems were in place. In this video, experts share how much progress we've made . Today is #TsunamiDay. Are YOU ready? Show more
— UNDRR (@UNDRR) November 5, 2024

On this #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay - we remember. It's been 20 years since the Indian Ocean Tsunami, with 230,000 lives lost and destruction across 14 countries. We must be better prepared! @UNDPasiapac Show more
— Kanni Wignaraja (@kanniwignaraja) November 6, 2024

Thank you to all our members, volunteers, @admjfscpio City College Fire students, Mission High Fire Class, and COE volunteers for helping to spread #worldtsunamiawarenessday safety tops to hundreds of people today. Tsunamis * If caused by an earthquake, Drop, Cover, then Hold… Show more
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) November 6, 2024

Tsunamis are rare events, but they are among the deadliest and costliest disasters. On #TsunamiDay, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) urges countries at risk to update evacuation routes, install new warning systems, and raise Show more
— PVA (@PVAenglish) November 5, 2024

This is the 20th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and a grim reminder that though infrequent, tsunamis are deadly. Important progress on Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction has been made since the Show more UNDRR
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) November 5, 2024

Ms Aishath Shamma, Associate Accounts Officer at @NDMAmv participated in the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 event & shared her experience during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Also shared views on how to increase preparedness & disaster risk resilience with youth participation. Show more
— Maldives Mission NY (@MVPMNY) November 6, 2024

Twenty years after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, its memory still drives us. On #TsunamiDay, read how @UNDP is supporting better preparedness in schools across high-risk areas and applying lessons from 20 years ago to our everyday work. Show more UNDP in Asia and the Pacific
— Achim Steiner (@ASteiner) November 5, 2024

When crisis strikes, it’s crucial that help reaches people swiftly. In 2004, after the Indian Ocean tsunami, our first responders were on the ground within hours. 20 years later, lets remember their impact and dedication. It's a reminder of why our work continues. Show more
— Joyce Msuya (@JoyceMsuya) November 5, 2024

Tsunamis don't have to devastate! Early warnings, early action, and preparedness save lives. The #GetToHighGround campaign builds preparedness for tsunamis and other coastal hazards. Show more
— UN DESA (@UNDESA) November 5, 2024

World Tsunami Awareness Day in 2024

World Tsunami Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the effects of Tsunamis. Tsunamis are enormous waves created by underwater disturbances, usually earthquakes.