A group of British scientists have drawn up a £ 100-million plan for a global warning system to prevent devastation caused by natural disasters.
The plan was finalised by Sir David King, chief scientist of the British government, The Times daily reported.
"We have to set up a warning system that covers earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and even asteroid strikes," said King, who heads the group of scientists.
The initiative, which comes at a time when scientists have predicted a third major earthquake off the Sumatra coast, is the strongest recognition yet given by a government to the risks of natural catastrophes.
Blair, who commissioned King's report after the December 26 tsunami that killed nearly 300,000 in Asia, is expected to press the G8 nations to adopt it at the Gleneagles summit in Scotland in July.
India is scheduled to attend the summit at Blair's invitation.
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