Report and recommendations concerning tsunami science and technology issues for the United States

The first report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Tsunami Science and Technology Advisory Panel advises the NOAA Administrator on matters regarding tsunami science, technology, and regional preparedness.

The report provides eight major recommendations:

1. Improve unification and capabilities of the Tsunami Forecast System
2. Improve tsunami detection and observation systems
3. Provide more extensive, consistent, and accurate tsunami messages and products
4. Develop enhancements to Tsunami Warning Center forecasts and alert systems
5. Improve consistency in tsunami preparedness and mitigation products for communities  
6. Produce guidance for improving long-term community resilience to tsunami hazards
7. Improve tsunami hydrodynamic modeling
8. Develop tsunami research priorities and leverage research opportunities