Detect Large Earthquake in
Tsunamigenic Zones
(interconnected seismic stations)
§Potential for Tsunami
§Travel time of initial wave
Observe change in Water level near the
source
(Bottom Pressure Recorders, Tide
Gauges)
§Confirm Tsunami
Choose relevant scenarios from Model
outputs
(Data base on off-shore bathymetry,
topography,
Model outputs, Scenarios generated in
advance )
§Forecast Surge height at
different
landfall points
§Extent of inundation
Monitor progress of Tsunami Wave
(Coastal Radars, Tide Gauges)
§Update
§Cancel
Tsunami Warning – The Imperatives