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Honolulu, HI - Commercial ships travel across most of the globe and could provide better warnings for potentially deadly tsunamis, according to a study published May 5 by scientists at the University of Hawaii - Manoa (UHM) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

10 questions fréquentes sur le tsunami.

Accurate and rapid detection and assessment of tsunamis in the open ocean is critical for predicting how they will impact distant coastlines, enabling appropriate mitigation efforts. Scientists from SOEST are using commercial ships operating in the North Pacific to construct a network of low-cost tsunami sensors to augment existing detection systems.

Ecuador sends aid to Galapagos following tsunami.

Calif. official: Tsunami damage upward of $40M.

Ships tossed ashore by Japan tsunami get rescued.

Indonesian Port of Merak Reopens after Tsunami.

Exxon restores Japan refineries, terminal operations.

50-plus boats damaged in ruined Northern CA harbor.