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GB/T 19721.4-2022The issue of marine forecasts and warnings—Part 4: The issue of tsunami warnings (English PDF)

海洋预报和警报发布 第4部分:海啸警报发布

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SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

December 30, 2022

Implementation date

April 1, 2023

Scope

GB/T 19721.4-2022 is the English-translated version of 海洋预报和警报发布 第4部分:海啸警报发布.

GB/T 19721.4-2022 fixes how tsunami warnings are issued in China. It specifies the classification of the warnings, their content and their format, so that the products a marine forecasting agency puts out are produced and released in the same way and line up with the international tsunami products.

It defines tsunami, tsunami amplitude, the maximum tsunami amplitude reached at a place during one tsunami, the tsunami warning issued when a tsunami is expected to affect the forecast area, and the tsunami information issued when it is not.

It applies to the earthquake tsunami warning services run by marine forecasting agencies, and warnings for tsunamis caused by volcanoes or landslides may refer to it.

It has no normative references. Part 4 of GB/T 19721, it was issued on 30 December 2022 and has applied since 1 April 2023.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
07.060
Classification
A 45

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1 Scope
  • 2 Normative references
  • 3 Terms and Definitions

Foreword

This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for Standardization Work Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules for Standardization Documents" drafting.

This document is part 4 of GB/T 19721 "Issuance of Marine Forecasts and Warnings". GB/T 19721 has published the following parts.

--- Part 1: Storm surge warning issued;

--- Part 2: Wave forecast and warning issuance;

--- Part 3: Sea ice forecast and warning issuance;

--- Part 4: Tsunami warning issued;

--- Part 5: SST forecast release.

Introduction

GB/T 19721 "Issuance of Marine Forecasts and Warnings" aims to guide the issuance of marine forecasts and warnings, establish the forecast and The principles, contents and technical requirements of the alert release are proposed to be composed of 6 parts.

--- Part 1: Storm surge warning issued. The purpose is to stipulate the classification and content requirements of storm surge warnings in coastal areas of our country.

--- Part 2: Wave forecasts and warnings issued. The purpose is to specify the classification and content requirements of wave forecasts and warnings.

--- Part 3: Sea ice forecast and warning issued. The purpose is to define the classification of sea ice forecasts and warnings in the Bohai Sea and the northern part of the Yellow Sea, content requirements.

--- Part 4: Tsunami warning issued. The purpose is to stipulate the classification and content requirements of tsunami warnings in coastal areas of our country.

--- Part 5: SST forecast release. The purpose is to stipulate the classification and content requirements of SST forecast in my country.

--- Part 6: Current forecast release. The purpose is to stipulate the classification and content requirements of ocean current forecasting in my country.

The issuance of tsunami warnings began in 2006.In recent years, with the development of tsunami warning issuance and the need for marine disaster prevention and mitigation, With the continuous improvement of demand, the tsunami warning service urgently needs corresponding standards and specifications. In order to meet the actual needs of tsunami warning work, further improve The scientificity and practicability of tsunami disaster response, unified standardization of production and release of tsunami warning products.

The preparation of this document refers to the "Marine Disaster Emergency Plan" (2019) issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources, focusing on tsunami warning and information products.

Classification is established, and the content and format of different products are standardized. This document provides a unified framework for the release of tsunami warning products, It is convenient for the standardized production of tsunami warning products, and at the same time, it is consistent with related international tsunami warning products, which can better serve our country Tsunami disaster early warning business to reduce disaster losses. Marine Forecasts and Warnings Issued Part 4: Tsunami Warning Issued

1 Scope

This document specifies the classification, content and format of tsunami warnings.

This document is applicable to the earthquake and tsunami warning services carried out by marine forecasting agencies. Issue tsunami warnings for volcanoes, landslides, and other factors Can refer to use.

2 Normative references

This document has no normative references.

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

3.1 Tsunami

The long-period and small-amplitude gravity waves excited by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater collapses and landslides travel at a speed of hundreds of kilometers per hour.

When it reaches the shore, it forms a huge wave that is fierce and harmful. [Source: GB/T 39419-2020, 2.1]

3.2 Tsunami amplitude

The absolute value of the difference between the peak (trough) of the tsunami and the height of the undisturbed sea surface at that time. [Source: GB/T 39419-2020, 2.2]

3.3 Maximum tsunami amplitude

The maximum value of tsunami amplitude in a certain place or area during a tsunami process. [Source: HY/T 0281-2020, 4.5]

3.4 Tsunami warning

After an event with the potential to generate a tsunami, such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater cave-ins and landslides, it is expected that tsunamis may affect the forecast area.

It is a warning marine map that contains information such as tsunami generation, tsunami arrival location, tsunami amplitude, and danger level issued when a disaster occurs within the country. forecast. [Source: GB/T 39628-2020, 4.2.9]

3.5 Tsunami information

Tsunamis are not expected to impact the forecast area following events that could trigger a tsunami, such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater cave-ins and landslides.

When a disaster occurs within the country, it is a warning marine forecast that notifies whether a tsunami will occur and the amplitude of the tsunami. [Source: GB/T 39628-2020, 4.2.8]

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