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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Vietnam first to have Tsunami early warning stations

Da Nang will become the first region in Vietnam to have tsunami early warning stations.
Of all the stations, the two installations at Man Thai in Son Tra District and Hoa Hiep Nam in Lien Chieu District will have the highest antennas of 30-35 meters and high powered sirens.
Setting up tsunami early warning stations in Da Nang is part of a project to install stations to warn of tsunami alerts across the country.
At the first sign of any tsunami alert, the stations will send out warning alerts with high powered sirens to people, boats and residents in the beach areas and hence be able to minimize loss of lives.
The stations in Da Nang are expected to be completed by March 2011. There are expected to be 100 tsunami early warning stations to be installed in the central region alone.
Source: SGGP/TN

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― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.