The death toll from the 28th September 7.5 magnitude earthquake that spawned a tsunami in Indonesia has risen to 1763, with 5000 believed buried in deep mud and under the debris of collapsed buildings and homes. Local rescuers were continuing…
E2S Warning Signals provide the critical final link for the Philippines’ tsunami warning system
The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed 230,000 people in 14 countries, and swamped coastal communities with waves up to 30 metres high. Following this tragic event, the UN set up the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System, and although…
Hurricane Concerns in the Fire Service
Is your fire department or emergency management agency prepared to deal with a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone? I mention three terms but they can be used interchangeably, depending on the particular area that the storm occurs on Earth. For this…
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