Unites States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tsunami training for provincial participants

The event took place from August 4-9.

The Unites States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and International Tsunami Information Center (ITIC) conducted tsunami training for national and provincial government agencies responsible for tsunami warning.

They focused on tsunami hazard mitigation, education and awareness, warning and understanding the PTWC's tsunami forecast products and local tsunami response.