Summary

Abstract: The series of web pages provides information on tsunamis. This site describes - what causes tsunamis - how tsunamis move - tsunami information - tsunami warning centers - what you should do "The purpose of this brochure is to increase awareness and knowledge of tsunamis. Please share what you learn; knowing the right information may save your life and the lives of those you love. " http://ioc3.unesco.org/itic/files.php?fcat_id=285

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE Description: International Tsunami Information Center Link: GET DATA Description: Recent Event Data

Service Citation

Title: Tsunami: The Great Wave Provider: International Tsunami Information Center,Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO URL: http://ioc3.unesco.org/itic/files.php?fcat_id=285

Service Keywords

HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS MITIGATION   [Definition]

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >MARINE ADVISORIES >TSUNAMIS   [Definition]

HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS PLANNING   [Definition]

HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >DISASTER RESPONSE   [Definition]

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >KNOWLEDGE/DECISION SYSTEMS   [Definition]

Science Keywords

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >SWELLS   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >TSUNAMIS   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >WAVE HEIGHT   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >WAVE LENGTH   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >WAVE PERIOD   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES >WAVE TYPES   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE/INTENSITY   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >EARTHQUAKE OCCURRENCES   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >SEISMIC PROFILE >SEISMIC BODY WAVES   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >SEISMIC PROFILE   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS >FAULT MOVEMENT   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS >PLATE BOUNDARIES   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION OCEANS

Keywords

Pacific Ocean

Regional

International Tsunami Information Center

safety

seismic source

earthquakes

IOC

UNESCO

Service Provider

International Tsunami Information Center, Pacific Region Headquarters, National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Service Provider Personnel Name: NWS ITIC Email: itic.tsunami at noaa.gov Contact Address: National Weather Service International Tsunami Information Center 737 Bishop Street, Suite 2200 City: Honolulu Province or State: HI Postal Code: 96813 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Electronic Distribution_Format: PDF/WORD Fees: none

Personnel

RALPH JEFF LADOUCE Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: (808) 532 6416 Fax: (808) 532 5569 Email: jeff.ladouce at noaa.gov Contact Address: National Weather Service National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration 737 Bishop St., Suite 2200 City: Honolulu Province or State: Hawaii Postal Code: 96813-3213 Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (301) 614-6898 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2005-02-08 SERF Last Revision Date: 2006-09-07