North-Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean and connected seas

Tsunami Information Centre

Tsunami Service Provider (TSPs)

  • Collection, record, processing and analysis of earthquake data for the rapid initial assessment (locate the earthquake, the depth, the magnitude, the origin time) as a basis for the alert system
  • Computing the arrival time of the tsunami in the forecasting points listed in the Communication Plan
  • Collection, record, processing and analysis of sea level data for confirming and monitoring the tsunami or for cancelling elements of the alert system
  • A decision making process in accordance with the Communication Plan to elaborate messages
  • Dissemination to the Member States focal points (and national warning centres) of the messages in accordance with the Communication Plan, included the tsunami travel time, the amplitude and period of tsunami measured, and cancellation messages