Japan's tsunami warning signs adopted for global use

Japan's tsunami warning signs adopted for global use

TOKYO, Japan - The international tsunami hazard zone sign adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Aug. 5 its ''Warning: Tsunami Hazard Zone'' sign and two other standard tsunami signs, designed by the agency in March 2005, have been adopted by the ISO for worldwide use. The two other ISO-recognized tsunami signs consist of a green-on-white sign designating a tsunami evacuation area and a similar green-on-white sign designating a tsunami evacuation building.

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