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What is a tsunami?

What is a tsunami?

A tsunami (jap. harbour wave) is a water wave where the whole water colum is in motion.

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Mode of Operation of a Tsunami-Early-Warning-System

Mode of Operation of a Tsunami-Early-Warning-System

Caused by a tsunami in 2004 more than 250,000 people lost their life. Warning-systems help to inform the residents early.

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Infographic on tsunami

Infographic on tsunami

A picture is worth a thousand words: information and data on tsunami are summarized in graphics (in german).

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Questions and answers on tsunami early warning systems

Questions and answers on tsunami early warning systems

FAQs on the subject of tsunami early warning are answered by researchers from the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (Helmholtz Association).

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