Coral Sea 2 - 870km NE of Townsville - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

Monitor tsunami detection signals from the Coral Sea 2 - 870km NE of Townsville station (Station 55023) near International. Follow deep-ocean pressure readings and alert status used by NOAA warning centers.

Current Conditions

This station has limited data availability.

About Coral Sea 2 - 870km NE of Townsville Buoy

The Coral Sea 2 - 870km NE of Townsville buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It monitors deep-ocean pressure changes and sea-level anomalies to detect tsunami waves before they reach shore. The readings feed tsunami warning centers, emergency managers, and coastal resilience planners across International.

This station participates in NOAA's Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) network, designed to spot tsunami waves and trigger early warnings.

Data Applications

  • Emergency managers: Receive rapid tsunami alerts and confirmation readings to guide evacuations and public safety messaging.
  • NOAA Warning Centers: Verify tsunami models with live ocean-bottom pressure changes and refine alert thresholds.
  • Researchers: Study seismic-driven wave propagation and improve coastal inundation models.
  • Coastal planners: Assess long-term tsunami risk and strengthen resilience plans for vulnerable communities.

Station Info

Station ID
55023
Location
14.715°S, 153.537°E
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
Tsunami
Type
dart

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