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The tsunami claimed 260000 lives. How should we save ourselves in the face of the tsunami?

Comprehensive report, United Nations data show that 58 tsunamis in the past 100 years have claimed more than 260000 lives. November 5 is the "world tsunami Awareness Day". UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement saying that the importance of key infrastructure for preventing tsunami and other disasters has not been fully recognized, and called on all countries to improve disaster prevention capacity.

According to reports, UN data show that 58 tsunamis in the past 100 years have claimed more than 260000 lives, more than any other natural disaster. The largest death toll was caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, which affected 14 countries and killed about 227000 people. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand were the hardest hit.

2019 marks the 15th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. Guterres said that since the Indian Ocean tsunami, the early warning systems in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and other waters have been greatly improved, saving millions of lives.

But he also pointed out: "from the increasing economic losses over the past two decades, it is clear that we have not fully realized the importance of key infrastructure for disaster prevention. These facilities are essential to avoid possible disruption of important public services during tsunamis, earthquakes and extreme weather events. "

He stressed that the disaster risk is still huge, and it is estimated that more than 700 million people live in low-lying coastal areas; By 2050, this figure may exceed 1 billion. At the same time, the sea level rise caused by climate emergencies may further exacerbate the destructive power of the tsunami.

Guterres encouraged governments, local authorities and the construction industry to seek development on the basis of understanding risks and enhance their resilience to disasters. He also called on all countries to take prompt measures to prevent global warming.

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◆ carefully learn about the formation and signs of tsunami and teach them to your relatives and friends. Remember, because this is life-saving knowledge!

◆ if you are in school when the tsunami alarm sounds, please follow the instructions of teachers and school managers.

◆ if you are at home when the tsunami alarm sounds, please call all family members to evacuate to a safe area and follow the instructions of the local disaster relief department.

◆ if you feel an earthquake on the beach or near the sea, move to a higher place immediately. Don't wait for the tsunami alarm to sound. Don't stay near the rivers connected to the sea before the tsunami. Tsunamis caused by offshore earthquakes often hit before the alarm sounded.

◆ tsunamis caused by offshore undersea earthquakes give people enough time to evacuate to high places, while offshore earthquakes that people feel often leave people only a few minutes to evacuate.

◆ there are many strong high-rise hotels near the coastline. If there is no time to move to the highland when the tsunami arrives, you can temporarily take refuge in the high-rise buildings of these buildings. Low buildings near the sea often can't withstand the impact of tsunami, so don't hide in such buildings after hearing the alarm.

◆ reefs and some terrain can mitigate the impact of tsunami, but in any case, huge waves pose a serious threat to coastal residents. Therefore, staying away from low-lying areas after hearing the tsunami warning is the best way to survive.