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World Tsunami Awareness Day

Every year on November 5, the world pauses to remember and to prepare. World Tsunami Awareness Day honors those lost to tsunamis and calls on every nation to strengthen early warning systems, share knowledge, and build resilience before the next wave comes.

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Thursday, November 5Every year on November 5

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Roots: Designated by the UN General Assembly in December 2015, at Japan's proposal
Also on Nov 5: International Project Management Day · International Stout Day · Cash Back Day
Hashtag: #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Learn the Warning Signs

Take time today to learn how tsunamis form and what the natural warnings look like: a strong earthquake near the coast, or the sea suddenly pulling back. Knowing these signs can save your life and the lives of those around you.

WITH FRIENDS

Make a Family Emergency Plan

Talk through what your household would do in a natural disaster: where you would go, how you would communicate, and what you would take. Write the plan down, share it, and practice it together.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Support Preparedness Locally

Attend or host an educational seminar, share reliable tsunami-safety resources with #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay, and ask your community about evacuation routes and early warning coverage. Preparedness is a team effort.