Australian Tsunami Emergency Planning Handbook and Hazard Modelling Guidelines
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Description
Australian guidance documents for tsunami emergency planning and hazard modelling, published in 2018. The Tsunami Emergency Planning in Australia Handbook, published on 5 November 2018, outlines causes, warning systems, and planning considerations for coastal and maritime communities. It was developed by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) and the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG), which also produced Tsunami hazard modelling guidelines in 2018.
Use Cases
Developing local tsunami emergency plans based on the 'Marine Threat' and 'Land Inundation Threat' framework.
Informing maritime community safety protocols for fishers, boaters, and offshore industries using the handbook's maritime considerations.
Applying national tsunami hazard modelling guidelines for risk assessment in coastal development projects.
Educating the public and policymakers on tsunami science and the Australian Tsunami Warning System using the handbook's accessible language.
Strengths
Authored by the leading national group for tsunami capability development, the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG).
Published on a specific date (5 November 2018) to coincide with United Nations World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Replaces and updates a previous 2010 manual, indicating a revision process.
Limitations
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Provenance
Source
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) and Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG), via Geoscience Australia Data.
Collection Method
Partnership and review process to revise national guidance.
Time Range
Handbook published in 2018; guidelines developed in 2018.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-04-20 01:27:58.024566; freshness should be verified.