Danger Zone: Tsunami Science--10 Years Since Sumatra
The video "Danger Zone: Tsunami Science--10 Years Since Sumatra" is part of the educational "Danger Zone" series. It highlights the advancements in tsunami prediction and preparedness over the past decade, initiated by the catastrophic December 26, 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The video emphasizes milestones such as the expansion of NOAA's Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) buoys from six to 39, alongside 21 international buoys, unified to create a comprehensive global tsunami warning system. Key advancements include the NOAA's real-time tsunami flooding forecast system, capable of detecting even a one-centimeter ocean wave and predicting flood potential and arrival times. This progress underscores the critical importance of technological innovation and international collaboration in protecting coastlines from future natural disasters.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 59 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Natural Disatsers, Oceanography, Safety, Weather
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Series: Danger Zone
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