How are tsunami detected?
Typically, earthquakes that may generate a tsunami are detected through a network of seismic monitoring stations. Any resulting tsunami are then verified by sea-level monitoring stations and deep ocean tsunami detection buoys. The seismic monitoring stations can determine the location and depth of earthquakes that have the potential to cause tsunami. The sea-level gauges and deep ocean tsunami detection buoys then measure any abnormal changes in sea level to verify if a tsunami has been generated.
