I do not consider this place to be any special viewpoint or noteworthy attraction however events 26 December 2004 showed that to be aware of the presence of such places means stay alive. Tsunami Refuge Building was built on the outskirts Beach Lo Dalam. That is, on the eastern edge of the isthmus, at the base mountains Why was this particular place chosen, and not the center of the isthmus, where the tower would be equally close to all the inhabitants of Phi Phi Town – remains a mystery to me.
The content of the article
- 1 Tsunami Refuge Building
- 2 Historical background
- 3 What to do during a tsunami
- 4 On the map
Tsunami Refuge Building
This is a tall building of reinforced concrete, with an enclosed area and ground on its roof. The size of the site is about 10 by 15 meters, so if you are here to be saved, then in great distress. Closed the room is not literally closed: you can always go here and in general, the entire tower is accessible to the visitors (and salvation) 24 7. Just here there are walls and windows with doors, apparently for shelter from sun, weather and accommodation hard hit.
The smell inside is not very good, some glass is broken, on the walls graffiti. The tower is used apparently by teenagers for gatherings, although I did not see anyone there. From the top, a small view opens from the roof. neighborhood, the height is too small, but you can go see.
Tsunami Tower at Phi Phi Don
Enclosed tower
Interestingly, the building is built on conscience or not? And is it enough heights? I hope those who built it, all taken into account.
History reference
Tsunami Shelter, it’s a tsunami tower or tsunami shelter, appeared after the notorious events of 2004, when due to the shear tectonic plates in the Indian Ocean died more than 200 thousand people in several countries on the coast, including in Thailand as well (about 5,000). But all the numbers are very approximate, for a huge number of people just disappeared without to lead. Underwater earthquake was estimated at 9.3 points and recognized one of the three largest ever seismological observations.
What to do during a tsunami
Interesting, but in official documents of 2008, which I dug on the internet, this tower is not yet listed. But everyone around The mountains are called safety zones. At the signal of the sirens (and this signal you are unlikely to confuse with something) on the path nearest to you run to nearest shelter area. According to the mind it should be done on the first day walk around the neighborhood and see where rush.
Alarm sirens
Where to escape from the tsunami at Phi Phi
On the map
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