WILLEMSTAD - Today the Meteorological Department of Curaçao simulated its responsive in case there is a threat of a tsunami. Via various media such as mail and Whatsapp, they send messages with tsunami warnings. In this, they test how effective these warning devices are.

Earthquakes in the region can create tsunamis that could reach Curaçao. For this reason, there is a tsunami watch that monitors this. The low-lying coastal areas, in particular, run a risk during such a moment.