ITIC Tsunami Newsletter - April
- July 2004 (2.36 MB) issue of the Tsunami Newsletter is now available
online.
The International Tsunami Information Center was established in 1965 by
the IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission) of UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). ITIC maintains
and develops relationships with scientific research and academic organizations,
civil defense agencies, and the general public in order to carry out its
mission to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by improving tsunami
preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations.
ITIC:
Monitors international tsunami warning activities in the Pacific.
Assists Member States in establishing national warning systems, and
makes information available on current technologies for tsunami warning
systems.
Maintains a library of materials
to promulgate knowledge about tsunamis in general and for use by the scientific
community.
Disseminates information including educational materials and research
reports.
Publishes a newsletter for all parties interested in the activities
of ITIC and other organizations involved in tsunami warning or tsunami
hazard reduction.
National Weather Service
International Tsunami Information Center
737 Bishop St No 2200
Honolulu, HI 96813
ITIC E-mail: itic.tsunami@noaa.gov
Webmaster E-mail: W-ITIC.Webmaster@noaa.gov
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