The 1960 Chilean earthquake and tsunami helped prepare Australia for tsunami

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Created 13/01/2025

Updated 13/01/2025

In the early hours of 23 May 1960, an earthquake and tsunami struck Chile. There were no morning television shows and newspapers had already been printed for the day. Tsunami warning systems for Australia did not exist and there were no tools nor knowledge to help Australia prepare. Thankfully, we live in different times.

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Title The 1960 Chilean earthquake and tsunami helped prepare Australia for tsunami
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