Tsunami, Tsunami warning center at Palmer, Alaska, United States
Description
Tsunami is a steel roller coaster in an amusement park. The ride features rapid turns and steep drops that move passengers at high speed through sharp twists and inversions.
History
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center was established in 1949 following the devastating 1946 Aleutian Island earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
Culture
The warning centers operate continuously, employing teams of scientists who analyze data and communicate findings to emergency management agencies worldwide.
Practical
The coaster is accessible to visitors meeting height requirements and general fitness standards. Riders should wear loose clothing and secure personal items before boarding.
Did you know?
The centers utilize DART buoy systems to detect tsunami waves in deep ocean waters, providing crucial data hours before waves reach populated shores.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (United States of America).
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
3.1 km
Jardín de San Marcos
2.8 km
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Aguascalientes
2.2 km
Templo de San Marcos, Aguascalientes
2.7 km
Teatro Morelos
3.3 km
Aguascalientes Theatre
3 km
Museum of José Guadalupe Posada
3.3 km
Templo del Señor de los Rayos
3.3 km
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
3.1 km
Centro de Artes Visuales
3.2 km
Diversx
2.4 km
RÜIDO
3 km
Casa de la Cultura Víctor Sandoval
3.3 km
Casa de la calle Venustiano Carranza 306
2.9 km
House at Rivero y Gutiérrez 320
3.3 km
Templo del Señor del Encino, Aguascalientes
3.2 km
Biblioteca Víctor Sandoval
3.2 km
Casa de Allende 224
3.3 km
Lotería Teatro
2.5 km
Casa de Moctezuma 109
3.3 km
Plaza de Toros San Marcos, Academia taurina del estado
2.9 km
Casa de Nieto 242
3 km
Casa Enrique Osornio Camarena
2.9 km
Casa de la calle Venustiano Carranza 401
2.9 km
Cabildo catedralicio
3.2 km
Casa Alfonso Esparza Oteo
3.2 km
Casa de la calle Venustiano Carranza 205
3.1 km
La Saturnina
3.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes