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Get ready to raise awareness and take action during National Tsunami Awareness Week, which occurs every year from March 26-April 1. This week is dedicated to educating people about the dangers and impacts of tsunamis, as well as promoting tsunami preparedness and evacuation plans. The first National Tsunami Awareness Week was held in 1997, after a deadly tsunami struck Hawaii in 1946. Since then, this week has been recognized by many coastal communities around the world as a time to learn about these powerful natural disasters and how to stay safe in the event of one. So let's come together and spread awareness for this important cause!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Deadly Tsunami in Hawaii</div><div class='timeline-text'>A powerful tsunami on April 1st, 1946 devastated the Hawaiian Island, leading to serious discussions about tsunami awareness and preparedness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chilean Tsunami Tragedy</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Great Chilean earthquake triggered a trans-Pacific tsunami causing vast damages and loss of life, highlighting the urgent need for worldwide tsunami awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Tsunami Warning Center</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center expanded its responsibilities to the entire Pacific Ocean, offering an improved system to warn coastal communities of approaching tsunamis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Tsunami Awareness Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Tsunami Awareness Week was organized in an effort to educate and prepare individuals living in potential tsunami zones.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Indian Ocean Tsunami</div><div class='timeline-text'>One of the deadliest in human history, the tsunami struck the coastlines of 14 countries, further emphasizing the need for preparedness and early warning systems.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Japan Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following an earthquake, a tsunami hit Japan leading to a nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, underscoring the importance of additional safety measures in tsunami-prone zones.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to learn about tsunamis and how to prepare for them. Share your knowledge with friends and family so they can also be prepared in case of a disaster.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a tsunami evacuation plan</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Research and develop a plan for you and your loved ones in case of a tsunami. This should include knowing evacuation routes, meeting points, and emergency contacts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to relief efforts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support organizations that provide aid to those affected by tsunamis. You can donate money or volunteer your time to help those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraising event to raise awareness and funds for tsunami relief efforts. This could be a charity dinner, concert, or other creative event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create art about tsunamis</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Express your feelings and raise awareness through art. This could be in the form of a painting, sculpture, or even a poem or song.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To educate and raise awareness about tsunamis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Tsunami Awareness Week is crucial in educating people about this natural disaster. By spreading knowledge and awareness, we can better prepare ourselves and our communities in case a tsunami were to hit.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To honor and remember those affected by past tsunamis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tsunamis have caused immense destruction and devastation in many parts of the world. National Tsunami Awareness Week serves as a time to honor and remember those who have been impacted by these powerful waves.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>To motivate preparation and prevention efforts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By highlighting National Tsunami Awareness Week, we are encouraging individuals, communities, and organizations to take action in developing tsunami response plans and implementing preparedness measures. This can help save lives in the event of a future tsunami.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tsunamis can travel at jet speed across the ocean</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the deep ocean, tsunamis can travel at speeds up to 500 miles or 800 kilometers an hour, equivalent to about the cruising speed of a jet airplane, making it vital to heed early warning systems.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A tsunami is not just one wave but a series of waves</h3><p class='facts-content'>A tsunami is a series of waves, referred to as a "wave train." So its destructive force may be compounded as successive waves reach shore. It is essential to remember that the danger can continue for many hours after the first wave hits the coast.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Largest Tsunami was higher than Eiffel tower</h3><p class='facts-content'>The highest wave ever recorded was in Lituya Bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958. It was 1,720 feet tall, which is over three times the size of the Eiffel tower, emphasizing the immense destructive power that tsunamis can have.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Faraway earthquakes can generate tsunamis</h3><p class='facts-content'>Tsunamis can be caused by underwater earthquakes far away from shore, this is known as a tele-tsunami. For instance, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, but its waves killed people as far away as Africa.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Tsunami-Ready communities</h3><p class='facts-content'>There is a TsunamiReady Program initiated by NOAA that helps guide communities in improving their tsunami preparedness. Such communities are recognized for their readiness to save lives from tsunami threats through better planning, education and awareness.</p></div></div>
National Tsunami Awareness Week is celebrated on March 24th every year. In 2024 National Tsunami Awareness Week will occur on a Sunday.
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