What should I do if there is a tsunami?

Triggered by major undersea earthquakes, tsunamis can trigger waves of several meters or even 30 meters high, causing huge damage in coastal areas. Tsunamis have been observed in the Pacific for a long time, with more than 200 tsunamis recorded in the 20th century. Their impact and size vary depending on orientation, coast shape and other factors. On certain coasts, small tsunamis can create huge waves that are miles long along the bay.

The earthquake is ahead and the tsunami is behind. If you feel a strong vibration or are told that a strong earthquake has occurred in the sea, do not go near the seaside or the mouth of a river. Stay away from the seaside. Try to climb to a high place. Do not look at the tsunami, and do not adopt an indifferent attitude. If you are too close to a wave, you will not be able to escape when danger strikes unless it is too level to submerge you. Faced with waves rolling in like a wall of water, you can't resist, you can only run. When the Indian Ocean tsunami came, a Korean tourist in Phuket, Thailand, ignored the advice and evacuated to high ground. When the first wave of the tsunami hit, he panicked and evacuated in the muddy water. Soon the second wave came. A wave hit, and other passengers saw that he could no longer run the speed of the tsunami. He was thrown 10 meters high by the big wave and disappeared.

So, when you hear reports of nearby earthquakes, be prepared for tsunamis and pay attention to the news broadcast on TV and radio. Remember that tsunamis can sometimes reach thousands of meters away from the earthquake's source within hours of an earthquake. Take action quickly. Many people like to join in the fun and see the novelties. Every year before the Qiantang River spring tide comes, thousands of people watch the tide. Tsunamis have different tides. Many people who escaped from the Indian Ocean tsunami said that the tsunami was like a wall, more than ten meters high, while the Qiantang River tide was only A few meters away, the risk for tide-watching crowds is much smaller if they stand in designated places. If you view tsunamis with the same idea as ocean tides, the consequences will be disastrous.

Ships at sea should avoid returning to the harbor after hearing the tsunami warning. The drop and turbulence caused by the tsunami in the harbor are very dangerous. If there is enough time, the boat owner should move the boat to open sea before the tsunami arrives. If there is no time to leave the harbor, everyone must evacuate the ships anchored in the harbor.

The sea water often rises or falls significantly when a tsunami makes landfall. If you see the sea surface retreating abnormally fast, evacuate to higher ground inland immediately. Some fishermen survived the Indian Ocean tsunami based on this experience.

When the tsunami swept through southern Thailand on December 26, 2004, 181 villagers of a fishing village on South Surin Island had already fled to a temple high on the mountain, thus escaping the disaster. "The elders told us that if the (sea) water recedes quickly then it will reappear in the same amount as when it disappeared," said Salmao Casare, the 65-year-old village chief. These villagers are often called "Morgan Sea Wanderers" know many legends passed down from generation to generation, and their ancestors' experiences in foreign seas have become valuable experiences.

Experts believe that the rapid retreat of large amounts of seawater is the first sign of an imminent tsunami. However, since this phenomenon rarely occurs along the Indian Ocean coast, many residents there are unaware of it. After the rapid receding of large amounts of water, many Thais on the southern coast were just busy picking up those washed up on the beach. Fish, and the "Morgan Sea Wanderer" who heard the old man's legend set out for the top of the mountain.

Before a tsunami occurs, everyone should prepare a first-aid kit, which should contain enough medicine and medicine for 72 hours. Drinking water and other necessities. This applies to tsunamis, earthquakes and all sudden disasters.

After a tsunami, waterborne diseases such as typhoid fever, dysentery and hepatitis can easily spread. , in addition, the possibility of acute respiratory infections is greatly increased, resulting in more serious consequences than the tsunami itself. The five major challenges after the tsunami are: lack of drinking water, poor sanitation, food shortage, lack of temporary shelter, and the spread of epidemics. p>

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