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... If the nearby source earthquake is weak, or if the tsunami takes more than an hour or two to reach a coast, technological tsunami detection and forecasting could give advance warning for evacuation of coastal areas but seamless coordination between the two Tsunami Warning Centers and clear communications to local officials and the public would be required for a timely and effective response. The current organizational structure of the two Tsunami Warning Centers has not been optimized for coordinated, clear communication of tsunami warnings.
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... In addition, the report describes areas of research and development that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection: • metrics to assess progress in education and preparedness efforts; • inundation and forecast models that include an open validation and accreditation process, as well as post-event data validation; • improved reliability, station coverage, and operations of the newly deployed DART network; • periodic and comprehensive vulnerability assessments; • coordination for post-tsunami event reconnaissance; and • new tsunami detection techniques and analysis. Regular, independent scientific review of the various elements of the tsunami program would be valuable in identifying and addressing research needs and in ensuring the effective implementation of new technologies and protocols.


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