DEWS - DISTANT EARLY WARNING SYSTEM for tsunami and other natural hazards.

The DEWS Consortium deeply regrets to inform that the Conference is suspended
due to causes external to the Consortium.

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The final conference - DEWS SUMMIT was planned for the  21^st to 23^rd of April at the Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, S-Thailand (see location).
Its focus will be on sustainable implementation of DEWS results by means of dissemination and transfer activities. Overcoming of problems and challenges of early warning and disaster management in these countries will be of special importance for the conference.

Major Conference Topics: 

- Tsunami Early Warning Systems
- Seismology and Tsunami 
- Education and Training
- Maintenance of EWS, Financing and Insurance 
- Implementation of Early Warning Systems 
- Exploitation and Future Prospects
 
Number of expected participants: approx. 200

Excursion is planned for Saturday, 24^th of April. (Details later)