August 16th: Evacuate and Educate - The July Tsunami
2025-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Event Summary
Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum for a community discussion about the July 29th tsunami warning that sparked questions and piqued interest in tsunami science across Hawaiʻi.
PTM is committed to serving as a vital tsunami education resource for Hawaiʻi, especially when our community needs reliable, scientific information the most.
Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom:
🔗 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71837888955?pwd=[REDACTED]
Full Event Description
The tsunami warning on Tuesday, July 29th generated enthusiastic community interest – so much so that our website experienced overwhelming traffic as people sought immediate information!
Now it’s time to transform that experience into a deeper understanding.
This brown bag lunch discussion brings together tsunami science experts to provide clear, practical answers to the questions raised by our recent experience. Whether you’re curious about the science behind tsunami warnings or want practical preparedness strategies, all questions are welcome.
Topics we’ll explore:
– How scientists observed and analyzed incoming data after the earthquake occurred
– The key differences between Tsunami Warning, Advisory, and Watch alerts
– Why earthquake depth and location matter for tsunami risk assessment
– Practical preparedness strategies for individuals and communities
– Understanding how energy travels through the ocean after tsunamigenic earthquakes
– The science behind wave behavior and coastal impact predictions
Interactive Format: We’re assembling tsunami science expertise to encourage questions throughout the session. Submit questions in advance HERE or bring them to the discussion.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo
Cost: FREE (part of our weekly Saturday lecture series)
Format: Brown bag lunch welcome | Interactive Q&A encouraged
Questions: Submit in advance HERE, via the QR code on our flyer, or ask during the event
About This Event Series
This town hall is part of PTM’s weekly Saturday lecture series, designed to make tsunami science and preparedness education accessible to our community. As the museum revitalization effort gains momentum, PTM seeks to build conversation around tsunami awareness through timely, relevant community events.
Museum Information
Weekend Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: museum@tsunami.org | 808.935.0926

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