Tsunami Emergency Planning Handbook for Australia

The Tsunami Emergency Planning in Australia Handbook is an authoritative resource published in 2018 by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience and the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group. It outlines tsunami causes, characteristics, and planning considerations for coastal and maritime communities. The handbook replaces a 2010 predecessor and incorporates the most up-to-date national tsunami hazard modelling guidelines.

Use Cases

• Developing coastal community evacuation plans based on 'Land Inundation Threat' categories.
• Creating maritime safety protocols for offshore industries based on 'Marine Threat' guidance.
• Educating public and officials on tsunami science and warning systems described in the handbook.
• Integrating national hazard modelling guidelines into local risk assessments.

Strengths

• Published by authoritative national bodies (AIDR and ATAG) in 2018.
• Replaces and updates a 2010 manual, reflecting current science.
• Covers planning for both coastal and maritime communities, including commercial and government activities.

Limitations

• The dataset is a PDF handbook; column-level documentation for structured data is absent.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified despite the 2026 metadata update date.

Provenance

Source

Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) and Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG).

Collection Method

Review and refresh of national guidance, incorporating research and modelling.

Time Range

Handbook published 2018.

Freshness

Handbook published on 5 November 2018; metadata last updated 2026-05-05.

Geography

Australia, focusing on coastal regions.