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Early Warning System

Japan Tohoku Earthquake And Tsunami Warnings

After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami the international community stepped up its efforts on developing and building early warning systems.

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Tue, 22/03/2011 - 12:36
latitude: 
36.2048
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138.253
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Sciene2.0 on March 21, 2011
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UN-backed tsunami warning exercise for Caribbean to be held next week

Thirty-three countries will participate next week in the Caribbean region’s first full-scale tsunami warning exercise as part of United Nations-backed efforts to test and strengthen the regio

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Fri, 18/03/2011 - 09:56
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UN News centre on March 17, 2011
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Satellite applications: e-health

Satellites are playing an increasing role in the support of health and welfare on Earth.

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Thu, 03/03/2011 - 15:06
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Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) was established in 1985 by the USAID to improve the emergency response capability in Africa, disseminate information and increase food security.

Processed by maria.leon on Feb 3rd 2010