(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The exercise will test a double scenario including a major earthquake off the coast of Venezuela and another off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It will feature fictitious messages sent by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) to the countries taking part in the exercise*. Countries can choose to extend the test at the local level by disseminating the alert via sirens or loudspeakers. Known as...
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