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"Tsunami Awareness for a Greener World: World Tsunami Awareness Day "
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 every year. It was the brainchild of Japan, which due to its repeated, bitter experience has over the years built up major expertise in areas such as tsunami early warning, public action and building back better after a disaster to reduce future impacts. UN Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) facilitates the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day in collaboration with the rest of the United Nations system to raise awareness about the importance of education about tsunamis to ensure that communities act decisively and without panic when tsunami warnings reach them.
What are Tsunamis?
The word "tsunami" comprises the Japanese words "tsu" (meaning harbour) and "nami" (meaning
wave). A tsunami is a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance usually
associated with earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean.
Causes of Tsunamis: Earthquakes, Landslides, Volcanic eruptions and Extraterrestrial collisions
Mitigation Measures
1. Effective Planning
2. Planting trees
3. Proper relief and rehabilitation preparedness
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Rajani Kumar
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03 Nov 2023 | ||
| Very good information | ||||
