Archive · 8 Jun 2025
China Launches Tsunami Center and Deep-Sea Test Site
China has launched a new center in the South China Sea to provide early warnings for dangerous ocean events like tsunamis and heatwaves.
The center is in Sanya, China and it will also work with other countries to share information about potential hazards.
This area is prone to natural disasters because of active fault lines and seismic activity.
Along with the tsunami center, China also launched a deep-sea test site to help scientists with research and technology.
The launches happened on World Ocean Day and the South China Sea is also a disputed area.
China launched the South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre on June 8.
The launch coincided with World Ocean Day.
The center is located in Sanya, Hainan province.
The facility will provide early warnings for marine disasters.
China also launched a deep-sea test site for research.
- Who
- China
- What
- Launched the South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre and a deep-sea test site.
- When
- June 8
- Where
- South China Sea, with the center based in Sanya, Hainan province
- Why
- To provide early warning services for marine disasters, support international cooperation and advance oceanographic research.
- Location
- South China Sea
- Date of Launch
- June 8
- Tsunami Centre Location
- Sanya, Hainan province, China
- Organizations Involved
- National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre and Hainan’s oceanic administration
