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General Information

The International Tsunami Information Center was established in 1965 by the IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). ITIC maintains and develops relationships with scientific research and academic organizations, civil defense agencies, and the general public in order to carry out its mission to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by improving tsunami preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations.

The ITIC office is located along side the National Weather Service Pacific Region Headquarters in downtown Honolulu.


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Activities

ITIC:
-Monitors international tsunami warning activities in the Pacific.
-Assists Member States in establishing national warning systems, and makes information available on current technologies for tsunami warning systems.
-Maintains a library of materials to promulgate knowledge about tsunamis in general and for use by the scientific community.
-Disseminates information including educational materials and research reports.
-Publishes a newsletter for all parties interested in the activities of ITIC and other organizations involved in tsunami warning or tsunami hazard reduction.


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Organization
Name: International Tsunami Information Center 

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