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    This document provides information about tsunami warnings. It lists three types of natural warnings signs that indicate an impending tsunami: long or strong earthquakes, sudden changes in sea level, and unusual ocean noises. It also describes official warning systems that may use TV, radio, apps, texts, sirens or public announcements. Informal warnings from friends, neighbors or media are also possible sources of tsunami warnings.

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    TSUNAMI 101

    TYPES OF TSUNAMI
    WARNINGS
    Don’t wait to act, if you experience any of these warnings
    evacuate immediately inland or to higher ground:
    NATURAL

    A long earthquake Sea level change Unusual noises


    A long (more than a A sudden rise or fall Unusual noises from
    minute) or strong (makes in sea level the sea (noises like jet
    it hard to walk or stand planes or trains)
    up) earthquake

    OFFICIAL INFORMAL
    Ask your local council what types of warning Warnings may come from friends, neighbours,
    systems are used in your area. Ways to warn your community or international media. If they seem
    people include: trustworthy, consider evacuating.

    Check the accuracy of the warning


    once you have evacuated or en route
    if it won’t slow you down. You can
    check the warnings via NZ TV/radio
    broadcasts, local Civil Defence and
    TV Apps Radio Friends, emergency services.
    neighbours and
    the public

    DID YOU KNOW


    Social media, Text alerts Sirens and
    website and PA systems A system of sensors across the pacific called the Pacific Tsunami
    Warning System allow the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency
    email Management to watch for tsunami activity.

    DON’T FORGET
    Long or Strong
    GET GONE

    happens.nz

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