{"id":8913,"date":"2025-08-06T17:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/?p=8913"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T01:15:14","slug":"safe-travels-tsunami-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/safe-travels-tsunami-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Travels: Tsunami Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo: Ilona Froehlich<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In recent days, news of earthquakes and tsunamis battering the Pacific-facing coasts of Russia and Japan have made headlines. Thankfully, little to no casualties were reported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Malaysians are blessed to live in a relatively disaster-free zone, the same can\u2019t be said about our favourite destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to better prepare ourselves, let\u2019s talk about how to survive the invisible yet deadly tsunami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Tsunamis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tsunamis, or \u201charbour waves\u201d in Japanese, are a series of huge ocean waves caused by massive geological events, typically massive underwater earthquakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise then that tsunamis are frequently found in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a cluster of geologically active and earthquake-prone regions within the Pacific Ocean which encompasses countries like Japan, the Phillipines, Indonesia as well as North and South American countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the obvious danger of a massive wall of water travelling up to 800km\/h, tsunamis can damage buildings and sweep away debris, creating additional dangers for anyone caught inside the churning waves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips on Surviving Tsunamis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take Precautions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The first and best thing to do is simply prepare before you even leave for the airport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself visiting coastal regions along the Pacific or historically earthquake-prone regions, taking some precautions beforehand can mean the difference between a scary or tragic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some simple things to do to make your trip tsunami-resistant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n