🌊 👉 In 2022, a volcanic eruption and #tsunami in Tonga caused widespread devastation.
In late 2023, hundreds of students participated in tsunami evacuation drills, to learn about the risks and practice evacuation routes.
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🌊 On 26 Dec 2004, 20 years ago today, the Indian Ocean tsunami was a wake-up call for humanity. 🌍

🎥 Watch SRSG Kamal Kishore's message on how understanding tsunami risk and global cooperation can protect future generations.

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20 years ago today, on 26 December 2004, the world experienced a devastating disaster when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck.

"We must not forget the lessons of 2004," said SRSG Kamal Kishore.

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🌊 💡Disaster risk lessons save lives!

This is how a young girl saved lives when a #tsunami hit Phuket in 20 years ago today!

We must learn from past disasters to make a safer world for the coming generation! Are you ready?

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December 26th marks 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

We honor those lost and the resilience of survivors, we are reminded of the importance of strengthening disaster preparedness and global cooperation.

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Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: a call to action. This day reflects on the lives lost and reminds us that "hazardous events, particularly low frequency, high impact hazards, can have impacts that ripple across the entire global system."

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These simple and affordable devices can detect #tsunamis and warn coastal communities👇📺

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🌊 In the past 100 years, just 58 tsunamis have claimed more than 260,000 lives.

Tsunamis can be terrifying and deadly for everyone, but their impact is not the same for all.

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Tsunami fact🌊: When a massive #earthquake occurs too far away to feel, we depend on #tsunami early warning systems to give timely alerts⚠️, and knowing how to take quick action to #GetToHighGround!

Early warnings save lives!

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#Tsunami Fact🌊 - When a great #earthquake occurs too far away to feel, coastal communities depend on a global network of tsunami warning centres to give timely warnings⚠️.

Early warnings save lives!

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Suddenly the wave struck 🌊...
This might be how every #Tsunami story begins.
Preparedness, early action & early warning help us write a different story.
Do YOU have a plan to #GetToHighGround? 👉 https://t.co/ASPKbKsekJ #TsunamiDay https://t.co/yNnHXgUYBX

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🌊 💡Disaster risk lessons save lives!

This is how a young girl saved lives when a #tsunami hit Phuket in 2004!

We must empower the next generation for a resilient future – by educating children about disaster risks.

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Tsunamis kill more people than any other sudden-onset natural hazard.🌊

Most are caused by seismic activity, like earthquakes under or near the ocean, but they can also result from landslides or volcanoes.

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🌊 On 26 Dec 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami was a wake-up call for humanity. 🌍

🎥 Watch SRSG Kamal Kishore's message on how understanding tsunami risk and global cooperation can protect future generations.

#TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround #AreYouReady24 https://t.co/Nw7xw1xgqo

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Tsunami fact🌊: When a massive #earthquake occurs too far away to feel, we depend on #tsunami early warning systems to give timely alerts⚠️, and knowing how to take quick action to #GetToHighGround!

Early warnings save lives!

#EarlyWarningsForAll https://t.co/iI4Uz0CKoJ

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🌊 💡Disaster risk lessons save lives!

This is how a young girl saved lives when a #tsunami hit Phuket in 2004!

We must empower the next generation for a resilient future, through education about disaster risks.

#GetToHighGround #AreYouReady24 https://t.co/pzM7guRi4j

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🌊 The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was a wake-up call for humanity. 🌍

🎥 Watch Kamal Kishore's message on how understanding tsunami risk & global cooperation can protect future generations from tsunamis & other disasters.

#TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround #AreYouReady24 https://t.co/1QhG0dSH6v

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🌊When a tsunami strikes, these kids are prepared!

The COPE Disaster Champions book offers lessons on tsunami awareness and preparedness –empowering kids for a resilient future.

Are YOU ready? ➡️ https://t.co/wn4B11ot0y #AreYouReady24 #TsunamiDay #GetToHighGround https://t.co/6jQlHBD3y8

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🌊Tsunamis don't have to devastate!

🚨Early warnings, early action, and preparedness save lives.

The #GetToHighGround campaign builds preparedness for tsunamis and other coastal hazards.

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🌊On 11 March 2011 Japan was struck by a massive earthquake & tsunami, devastating .

From accessible vertical evacuation buildings to a tsunami museum, Sendai city has since been building resilience & reducing risks.

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