How Can You Tell If A Tsunami Is Coming?

Question

By just looking for signs with weather and tides etc no scientific equipment

Answer 1

birds fly away.. goes quiet and calm.. water goes out..

u poo ur pants..  that type of thing =)

Answer 2

i heard one way is if you notice that animals are heading inland.

Answer 3

Birds flying inland is one, but there is a early warning radar supposedly up and running to that if an earthquake happens in the ocean (which is what causes them) they can alert people by media, also the tide just goes way out, dont stand and watch, although it would be tough not to, be like watching the bathwater go down the drain, because that building up to make the huge wave, so, if it was me, I'd pretend that jaws was chasing me and run like heck to higher ground lol! :)

Answer 4

If the Petrol Companies are digging desperately with explosives in the Ocean and disturbs the plaques that makes earthquake.

Answer 5

Tsunami Warning Signs:

1. You feel a strong earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more and you are on the coast.

2. You notice a rapid rise or fall in local waters (ie: the tide suddenly draws the waterline a mile or two out to sea) . This means a Tsunami is on its way there now - evacuate immediately.

3. You notice a surging wave  choked with debris.  These are not "V" or rolling waves or can be surfed on.  

Note, the first wave is not always the strongest.  If a Tsunami is imminent you should head at least 5kms inland to higher ground.   Avoid all rivers and streams.

Answer 6

An earthquake is the most obvious sign, but I've also heard the tide recedes just before one hits.

Answer 7

Ask the Japaneses

LOL!!

Answer 8

The best way to make sure a tsunami is heading ur way is by looking at the sea level....if it recedes farther than normal... then u know a tsunami is coming....i've done research on this and have found that it is the  surest way of knowing when a tsunami is going to hit....