On World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed annually on November 5th, the world is reminded of the latent dangers beneath the ocean’s surface. For Antigua and Barbuda, a twin-island nation surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the threat of tsunamis is a pressing concern. These catastrophic events, often triggered by seismic activity such as underwater landslides or tectonic plate movements, can unleash devastating waves within minutes. The region’s proximity to the Puerto Rico Trench and the Lesser Antilles subduction zone makes it particularly vulnerable. Recent seismic activity, including a series of earthquakes in late October 2025, has heightened awareness of this risk.
How Antigua and Barbuda Can Protect Its Agriculture from Tsunami Threats
