| Community Exposure to Tsunami Hazards in California: Usgs Scientific Investigations Report 2012-5222 Contributor(s): Wood, Nathan J. (Author), Ratliff, Jamie (Author), Et Al (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1288886624 ISBN-13: 9781288886623 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $15.98 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2013 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.28 lbs) 62 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Evidence of past events and modeling of potential events suggest that tsunamis are significant threats to low-lying communities on the California coast. To reduce potential impacts of future tsunamis, officials need to understand how communities are vulnerable to tsunamis and where targeted outreach, preparedness, and mitigation efforts may be warranted. Although a maximum tsunami-inundation zone based on multiple sources has been developed for the California coast, the populations and businesses in this zone have not been documented in a comprehensive way. To support tsunami preparedness and risk-reduction planning in California, this study documents the variations among coastal communities in the amounts, types, and percentages of developed land, human populations, and businesses in the maximum tsunami-inundation zone. |