Dear Cherdsak Virapat,

We would like to inform you on a new self-paced course created by UNESCO/IOC/OTGA/ITIC.

This online, self-paced course is the first of a series of tsunami courses organized by the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Resilience Section and its Tsunami Information Centres. Tsunami Awareness provides a basic understanding of the tsunami phenomenon, tsunami hazards and risks, tsunami warning systems, and tsunami preparedness. Tsunami Awareness is a pre-requisite for enrolling in later UNESCO-IOC tsunami courses.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of this course is to create awareness on tsunamis. By the end of the training, you should be able to:

  • Describe the tsunami phenomena, and the causes and impacts of tsunamis.
  • Understand what a tsunami warning system is, how tsunami warning centres work, and what products they issue.
  • Explain the different preparedness actions that communities can take to be ready for the next tsunami
  • Identify the natural tsunami warning signs and response actions for a local tsunami

No application/selection process required for this training. The course closes 15 December 2024.

All the information on the course and how to access can be found in the event page: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4369

Kind regards

OTGA secretariat, Tsunami Unit, ITIC Training Centre