Tsunami

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• Evaluation of the 2004 Asian Tsunami and Lessons Learned
• Lessons Learned from Previous Natural Disasters
• Personal Safety from Tsunamis
• General information on Tsunamis and Earthquakes

Evaluation of the 2004 Asian Tsunami and Lessons Learned

A major and authoritative evaluation was carried out of the 2004 Asian Tsunami, which brought out many lessons to be learned.  Click here to go to the evaluation's website.

Lessons Learned from Previous Natural Disasters

Click here for lessons learned from previous natural disasters, published by ALNAP, the Active Learning Network on Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action.

Personal Safety from Tsunamis

Click here for American Red Cross advice on preparing for and reacting to a tsunami.  Its advice is designed for the United States: consult a local expert on whether it needs modifying to suit local conditions where you are.

General Information on Tsunamis and Earthquakes

General earthquake and tsunami information is at the US Geological Survey 'Earthquake Hazards Program' website at http://earthquake.usgs.gov.

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