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Displaying 4 of about 4 resultsTsunamis can in an instant destroy entire towns and erase decades of development. This makes them one of the deadliest and costliest hazards. And their impact is uneven. The poor and those facing inequality are often the hardest hit by tsunamis, with impacts that linger long after the waters recede.And it is not only the poor who suffer more.…
The purpose of World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is to raise awareness about reducing tsunami-related risks and enhance community preparedness. In 2023, the theme of WTAD will mirror the theme of the International Day of Disaster Reduction: fighting inequality for a resilient future. Activities will explore the reciprocal relationship between tsunamis…
Nothing manmade stops a major tsunami. The seawall at the Fukushima nuclear power facility in Japan was 19 feet (5.8 m) high, which proved no match for the forty-foot (12 m) wave that came ashore in 2011 from the Tohoku earthquake. The wall then prevented waters from quickly receding, prolonging the flood. Are natural barriers the answer?In a word, mayb…
The efforts made by emergency services to save lives following a tsunami are a highly visible response to disaster. Yet, it is the invisible preparations before disaster strikes that can do the most to reduce the death toll.Preparing communities to respond to disasters is vital. People can be given early warning and drills on what to do when a tsunami h…