Indian Tsunami Early Warning System comprises a real-time
seismic monitoring network of broadband seismic stations. ITEWC receives data
in real time from 350 seismic stations, 50 tsunami buoys and 300 tide gauges
established in the Indian as well as the other oceans by other countries and
international agencies.
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of
UNESCO has designated ITEWC as the Tsunami Service Provider (TSP) for the
entire Indian Ocean Region. Since 2012, ITEWC is providing tsunami advisories
and related services to about 25 countries”.
No comments:
Post a Comment