Share This On: – With the frequency of earthquakes in the Caribbean these days, regional countries are taking more than just a passing interest in World Tsunami Awareness Day, which is being observed today. The Seismic Research centre (SRC) of the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) describes a tsunami as an ocean wave or series of waves caused by a sudden disturbance of the ocean floor that displaces a large amount of water. SRC says tsunamis are caused generally by earthquakes, less commonly by submarine landslides, infrequently by submarine volcanic eruptions and very rarely by large meteorite impacts in the ocean. Trinidad and Tobago, is one Caribbean country that has been experiencing, almost on a daily basis, earth tremors with the biggest scare occurring in late August when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 sent people scampering out of buildings, destroyed some homes and brought with it the possibility of a tsunami. SRC Director Dr. … [Read more...] about FEATURE: Caribbean countries taking more than just passing interest in tsunamis
Tsunami warning signs
Indonesia accused of mishandling tsunami warnings
(CNN)The Indonesian government has defended itself against accusations it issued inadequate safety warnings as a powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed at least 844 people. The 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi island on Friday causing three-meter-high (10 foot) waves to surge over parts of its northwestern shore, with groups of people caught on the coastline, apparently unaware of the danger. Experts underscored the difficulties of predicting tsunamis and raising safety alerts across Indonesia's vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands and 261 million people, but others pointed to a lack of government coordination and funding. Online criticism from Indonesians centered on allegations that the country's meteorology and geophysics agency (BMKG) canceled the tsunami alert too early. The alert was sounded shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday warning of potential waves of up to three meters. The warning was canceled at 6.36 p.m. However, the agency said the alert was lifted … [Read more...] about Indonesia accused of mishandling tsunami warnings
Tsunami warning as quake strikes popular Indonesian tourist island
News / World by Press Association 05/08/2018, 2:13 pm Updated: 05/08/2018, 3:00 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A strong earthquake has struck Indonesia’s popular tourist island of Lombok. The quake came a week after another in the same area killed more than a dozen people. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said the latest quake has the potential to trigger a tsunami. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 7.0 and its epicentre was about one mile east-southeast of Loloan, with a depth of six miles. A magnitude 6.4 quake hit Lombok, which is just east of Bali, on July 29, killing 16 people. Like Bali, Lombok is known for pristine beaches and mountains. Hotels and other buildings in both locations are not allowed to exceed the height of coconut trees. Sign up to our Daily newsletter More from the Evening Express Dozens killed after quake hits Indonesian tourist island New … [Read more...] about Tsunami warning as quake strikes popular Indonesian tourist island
False tsunami warning jolts US West Coast, Alaska
Sections Top Stories Watch U.S. International Politics ABC News Features Lifestyle Entertainment Virtual Reality Health Technology Investigative Sports Weather Shows Good Morning America World News Tonight Nightline 20/20 This Week The View What Would You Do? ABC News Features Live Empire State Building lit up in honor of teacher appreciation week Strong storms moving through the Midwest: Radar Kittens play on 'Dorm Cam' in Los Angeles Penguins chill at the Kansas City Zoo in Missouri Waves crash on shore in Los Angeles Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park California Academy of Sciences coral reef cam Angry Bee beekeepers hive cam in Flatonia, Texas More Privacy Policy Your CA Privacy Rights Children's Online Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads Terms of Use Contact Us Search Menu Interest Successfully … [Read more...] about False tsunami warning jolts US West Coast, Alaska
1960 tsunami: Telling stories to save lives
Community By The Pacific Tsunami Museum | Sunday, April 22, 2018, 12:05 am Share this story Edward Shindo's neighborhood on Piopio Street after the 1960 tsunami. (courtesy photo) People learn from the stories of others. At the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, we tell stories to increase awareness so that people make informed decisions in the event of another tsunami. The May 23, 1960, tsunami was generated by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake in Chile. It took about 15 hours for the waves to reach the Hawaiian Islands. Although there was a warning system in place, some people were in the wrong place at the wrong time and 61 people died, all in Hilo. There was devastation to homes, schools and businesses in Hilo and elsewhere. These stories paint a picture of what it was like. ADVERTISING Koehnen’s store Like so many businesses near Hilo’s Bayfront, Koehnen’s was severely impacted by the 1960 tsunami. After getting word that a tsunami … [Read more...] about 1960 tsunami: Telling stories to save lives