| Tsunami Research at the End of a Critical Decade 2001 Edition Contributor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048159091 ISBN-13: 9789048159093 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Oceanography - Science | Earth Sciences - Seismology & Volcanism - Science | Physics - Geophysics |
| Dewey: 551.470 |
| Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 282 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume, derived from the 1999 International Tsunami Symposium, presents a unique look at the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays recent progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detail examination of recent disasters. It shows the tsunami community using both traditional methods of data gathering - searching archives and attempting to simulate past events - and integrating modern technologies - side-scan sonar, GPS, global communications, supercomputers - in the quest to understand tsunamis and improve mankind's ability to mitigate the disastrous consequences of these unpredictable and unstoppable events. It chronicles recent advances in mitigation efforts while illuminating the continuing need for increased efforts. The papers range from descriptive texts for the non-specialists to fairly technical discussions for those familiar with tsunami research. Audience: This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students involved in natural hazards research, physical oceanography, seismology, environmental impact assessment and risk assessment. |