Does Indonesia have a tsunami early warning system?
Since March 2005 Indonesia and Germany have been officially working together to implement a TEWS within the German-Indonesian Cooperation for a Tsunami Early Warning System (GITEWS) project.
How much warning was there for the 2004 tsunami?
There was a major push in the region to improve warning systems after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 120,000 in Indonesia alone, including establishing a network of 22 warning buoys to detect tsunamis that was put in place with German and U.S. help.
How high were the waves in the Indonesian tsunami?
100 feet high
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami timeline +20 to 30 minutes: Tsunami waves more than 100 feet high pound the Banda Aceh coast, killing about 170,000 people and destroying buildings and infrastructure.
What is the highest level of tsunami alert?
International Tsunami Messages *
| Alert Level | Potential Hazard(s) |
|---|---|
| Threat | Dangerous coastal flooding and/or strong and unusual currents dangerous to those in or very near the water |
| Information Statement | Minor waves at most |
How much warning is there before a tsunami?
Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes’ warning to evacuate the area. Remember that a tsunami is a series of waves and that the first wave may not be the most dangerous. The danger from a tsunami can last for several hours after the arrival of the first wave.
What should you never do during a tsunami?
If a Tsunami Warning is issued, NEVER go down to the beach to watch the waves come in. Do not try to surf the tsunami. If you are on a vessel in deep water and a tsunami warning has been issued, do not return to port. Vessels are safer from tsunami damage whilst in the deep ocean (>200 fathoms, 1200 ft, 400 m).
How can you predict a tsunami is coming?
Tsunamis are detected and measured by coastal tide gages and by tsunami buoys in the deep ocean. The tide gages measure the tsunami wave directly. In the deep ocean, sensors on the ocean floor detect the pressure signature of tsunami waves as they pass by.
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