Question

    Which organization was established in response to the

    December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
    A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ASEAN Regional Forum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E International Maritime Organization (IMO) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: IOTWMS was created to monitor and issue early warnings for tsunamis after the 2004 disaster.

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