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About



Welcome to the tsunami information page from the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington.

We are updating this site. For current links, start on this page.


Earth and Space Sciences

Info



Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

Near real-time tsunami informational bulletins




The Physics of Tsunamis

How is a tsunami generated and how does it propagate?




A Survey of Great Tsunamis

How have tsunamis affected humans?




The Tsunami Warning System

How are people in coastal areas warned about tsunamis?




Tsunami Hazard Mitigation

How can you protect yourself from a tsunami?


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