Know Your Tsunami Terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a tsunami hazard:

Advisory
An earthquake has occurred in the Pacific basin, which might generate a tsunami.

Warning
A tsunami was, or may have been generated, which could cause damage; therefore, people in the warned area are strongly advised to evacuate.

Watch
A tsunami was or may have been generated, but is at least two hours travel time to the area in Watch status.