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PWOnlyIAS November 06, 2023 04:29 2710 0
Context: Every year, World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5.
Wave Feature | Wind-Generated Wave | Tsunami Wave |
Wave Speed | 8-100 kmph | 800-960 kmph |
Wave Period | 5 to 20 seconds apart | 10 minutes to 2 hours apart |
Wavelength | 100-200 mts apart | 100-500 kms apart |
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The government has published a list of tsunami-prone locations on the coastal boundary of India. These consist of
World Tsunami Awareness Day is a reminder that Tsunamis are a real danger, and they generally occur without sufficient warning. In such cases the need for awareness, education, and preparation can help save lives and minimise the impact of devastation caused by such deadly oceanic waves.
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