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Pacific tsunami: modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past
An early warning system for the Pacific Ocean, based in Hawaii, was created in 1948 following a deadly tsunami two years ...
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New research uncovers major issue with tsunami warning systems: 'It's not a matter of if, but when'
Tsunami warning systems have seen significant advancements with the development of new technologies. However, there seem to ...
Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO’s early warning system proves effective
UNESCO’s tsunami warning system issued rapid alerts after the 8.8-magnitude Kamchatka quake, enabling Pacific nations to ...
Tsunami warnings caused panic. How close to disaster did we come?
Tsunami warnings prompted gridlocked traffic as people tried to reach higher elevations in Hawaii, but the threat level was ...
The tsunami warning system worked, but expert says people still need to stay alert
Warnings are now downgraded in most areas. The National Tsunami Warning Centre cancelled its tsunami advisory for coastal B.C ...
Tsunami Alerts Are Mostly Lifted After Major Pacific Quake
Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were ...
Tsunami advisory lifted for Bay Area, Central Coast; other parts of California still impacted
The tsunami advisory for the Bay Area and Central Coast was canceled on Wednesday, according the National Weather Service.
Tsunami warning: 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers alert worldwide | List of countries that are under threat
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Far East, triggering a tsunami in the northern Pacific and prompting warnings for ...