A tsunami like wave was observed hitting the Rann of Kutch during the earthquake which occurred in that area in the year 1819. 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake - Wikipedia. read more
Tsunamis take place in large bodies of water and are usually the result of an earthquake or other major shift in material touching water causing a large wave that in some extreme cases can travel hundreds of miles affecting distant coasts. read more
A tsunami warning system is already in place around the region, and a test in 2014 for a magnitude 9 earthquake along the Makran is a step in the right direction. read more