A tsunami is a giant wave caused by a sudden displacement of the ocean, usually by an earthquake or underwater volcanic eruption. Tsunamis travel very quickly and have immense force. Therefore, rapid evacuation is crucial when a tsunami occurs.

Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from the waves.

•”Get the right information.”
Get correct information from radio, TV, etc. and act calmly.

•”Evacuate when you feel a tremor.”
If you feel a strong tremor, or even a weak tremor that lasts for a long time, immediately evacuate to a high place as far away from the sea as possible.

•”Even if you do not feel any tremors, be aware of tsunami warnings and advisories.”
The magnitude of the earthquake is different from the way you feel the tremors. If a warning or advisory is issued, evacuate immediately.

•”Do not let your guards down until the warnings and advisories are lifted.”
Tsunami waves come in repeatedly. The first wave is not always the largest, but it may be followed by the second and third waves a few hours apart.

Be careful for about 12 hours. Stay away from the coast until warnings and advisories are lifted.

Studies have shown;

The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck South America’s Chile on February 27, 2010 (local time) generated a tsunami that reached as far as the Japanese archipelago. It’s said that for this Chilean earthquake, the highest waves were not the first but rather the fourth or fifth waves. It’s important to stay away from coastal areas until all warnings and advisories have been lifted.