Tsunami: Facing The Global Threat
It's one of the deadliest natural phenomena on the planet. Tsunamis are so sudden and powerful that in a matter of a few minutes they can destroy a coastline. They happen all over the world when a series of huge waves set in motion by energy building beneath the surface of the Earth can rise up to crush everything in their path. What can we do to get ready? How can we protect ourselves against this global threat?
It's one of the deadliest natural phenomena on the planet. Tsunamis are so sudden and powerful that in a matter of a few minutes they can destroy a coastline. They happen all over the world when a series of huge waves set in motion by energy building beneath the surface of the Earth can rise up to crush everything in their path. What can we do to get ready? How can we protect ourselves against this global threat?
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