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Detailed explanation-1: -World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 every year. Japan is credited for starting this observance, owing to its repeated, bitter tsunamis experience.

Detailed explanation-2: -The selection of Nov. 5 for the annual World Tsunami Day was inspired by the Japanese anecdote, “Fire of Rice Sheaves .” In the story, Goryo Hamaguchi saved numerous villagers from the Ansei-Nankai Tsunami on Nov. 5, 1854.

Detailed explanation-3: -In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific is Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Ocean Tsunami: Tsunami In India 2004: On December 26, 2004, a 9.3-magnitude massive undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It triggered one of the biggest Tsunamis ever witnessed, also known as Boxing Day Tsunami. Today marks the 18th anniversary of the devastating event.