World Tsunami Awareness Day in 2023

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ℹ HashtagsCompiled on 6 November 2023 at 3:43 am	#TsunamiDay
Related Hashtags	#GetToHighGround, #Tsunami
2023 Date	5 November 2023
2024 Date	5 November 2024

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World Tsunami Awareness Day in

Sunday, 5 Nov

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Updated 6 November 2023 at 3:42 am

Did you know that tsunamis can occur in lakes? In the lead up to World Tsunami Awareness Day (Nov 5) we take a look at lake tsunamis, where they have occurred in Aotearoa New Zealand & how to be prepared https://geonet.org.nz/news/1vmh5wzLB… Show more ALT
— GeoNet (@geonet) November 2, 2023

On World Tsunami Awareness Day we join @NZcivildefence in urging Aotearoa New Zealand to know their tsunami zone & check out the ‘Five Simple Hacks’ that could help save you and your whānau in the event of a tsunami https://geonet.org.nz/news/3bFmWPNSb Show more
— GeoNet (@geonet) November 4, 2023

Celebrated each year on November 05, the purpose of World Tsunami Awareness Day is to raise awareness about tsunami-related risks and enhance community preparedness. #Harithkram #BeyondTheBoundaries
— Harithkram (@harithkram) November 5, 2023

Tsunamis don’t discriminate, yet some people are more at risk. Those facing discrimination, poverty and other vulnerabilities are often the most impacted. Watch the @HeadUNDRR Ms. Mami Mizutori's message for this year's Show more
— UNDRR Europe & Central Asia (@UNDRR_ECA) November 5, 2023

Follow No. 617 on World Tsunami Awareness Day & Remember Remember the Fifth of November. A very special day for me.
— Guardy🏴‍☠️ (@GLigh7) November 6, 2023

Increase awareness, improve preparedness and reduce the risk to life and property. It's World Tsunami Awareness Day. In recent history, those giant waves have caused so much destruction. Let's be aware and be prepared. Keep safe, #ADNFAM! Show more
— ALDUBNationTrends (@AlDubADNTrends) November 4, 2023

Half of the world's countries lack adequate early warning systems. For #TsunamiDay, Mari Sawai of @UNOCHA discusses the linkages between tsunamis, inequality and climate change, and the need to build Show more UNDRR and 9 others
— UN Chronicle (@_UNChronicle) November 4, 2023

In 2022, a volcanic eruption and #tsunami in Tonga caused widespread devastation. Last week, hundreds of students participated in tsunami evacuation drills, to learn about the risks and practice evacuation routes. #TsunamiDay Show more
— UNDRR (@UNDRR) November 4, 2023

Tsunamis leave lasting & uneven impacts on communities, even after the recede. They affect lives & homes, intensifying inequalities and impacting livelihoods. Preparedness & early warnings are vital to ensure safety, reduce risks, & build resilience. Show more UN Development and 7 others
— UNDP Maldives (@UNDPMaldives) November 5, 2023

Pacific coastal areas are among the most vulnerable to tsunamis. This World Tsunami Awareness Day, let's amplify our efforts in the Pacific for better understanding and preparedness #TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround Show more
— UNESCO PACIFIC (@UNESCO_Pacific) November 4, 2023

World Tsunami Awareness Day in 2023

World Tsunami Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the effects of Tsunamis. Tsunamis are enormous waves created by underwater disturbances, usually earthquakes.