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When you
feel a strong earthquake, or hear a tsunami warning, you should assume
a dangerous wave is on its way. History shows that when the great waves
strike, they claim the lives of those who have ignored the warning.
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A strong
earthquake felt in a low-lying coastal area is a natural warning
of possible immediate danger. Keep calm and quickly move to higher
ground, away from the coast.
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Not all
large earthquakes cause tsunamis, but many do. If the quake is located
near or directly under the ocean, the probability of a tsunami increases.
When you hear that an earthquake has occurred in the ocean or coastline
region, prepare for a tsunami emergency.
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A tsunami
is not a single wave, but a series of waves. The first wave is not
necessarily the largest. Stay out of danger until an "all clear"
is issued by a competent authority
- Approaching tsunamis
are sometimes heralded by a noticeable rise or fall of coastal water.
This is nature's tsunami warning and should be heeded.
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- A small tsunami at one
beach can be a giant a few miles away. Don't let the modest size of
one make you lose respect for all.
- Sooner or later, tsunamis
visit every coastline in the Pacific. All tsunamis, like hurricanes,
are potentially dangerous even though they may not damage every coastline
they strike.
- Never go down to the
beach to watch for a tsunami. When you can see the wave you are too
close to escape.
- During a tsunami emergency,
your local emergency management office, police, and other emergency
organizations will try to save your life. Give them your fullest cooperation.
- Stay tuned to your radio,
marine radio, NOAA Weather Radio, or television stations during a
tsunami emergency. Bulletins issued through your local emergency management
office and the National Weather Service offices can save your life
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