Danger Zone: Tsunami Strike Japan (Part 3--Warning Systems)

Needle on paper resulting in jagged peaks and troughs with a sinuous wave overlaid. Caption: It detects tremors, calculates the epicenter,

Sirens are a small part of the sophisticated warning system used for tsunami alerts. Meteorological agencies issue warnings and send alerts to television and radio channels, the Internet, and mobile phone networks. These systems are found throughout the world and are vital for tsunami prone areas like Japan. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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earthquake, weather

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  • Danger Zone: Tsunami Strike Japan (Part 3--Warning Systems)

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Length:
    4 minutes