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Caribbean Tsunamis - A 500-Year History from 1498-1998 broadly characterizes the nature of tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea, while bearing in mind both scientific aspects as well as potential interest by the many governments and populations likely to be affected by the hazard. Comprehension of the nature of tsunamis and past effects is crucial for the awareness and education of populations at risk.
Audience: This book provides a thorough, yet highly accessible review of tsunamis in the Caribbean. It is of interest not only to tsunami and natural hazards specialists at academia and governmental institutes, but also to policy makers and to the general public. ... Read more

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The need for tsunami research and analysis has grown dramatically following the devastating tsunami of December 2004, which affected Southern Asia. This book pursues a detailed theoretical and mathematical analysis of the fundamentals of tsunamis, especially the evolution and dynamics of tsunamis and other great waves. Of course, it includes specific measurement results from the 2004 tsunami, but the emphasis is on the nature of the waves themselves and their links to nonlinear phenomena.

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Tsunamis in the World is a book opening an interestingwindow on the present-day research on tsunamis. It is a selection of16 contributions out of the 39 presentations given at the XVInternational Tsunami Symposium (Vienna, August 1991), i.e. at thelast of the international meetings that are organized every secondyear by the IUGG International Tsunami Commission, and that are themost important, awaited and attended forums for the internationalscientific community of experts in tsunami sciences.
The papers, rigorously scrutinized by an international board ofreferees, cover the most prominent aspects of current tsunamiresearch, including the experimental observations, and thetheoretical, analytical and numerical modelling of the basicphenomena, such as tsunami generation, open-ocean wave propagation,and waves impacting and inundating the coasts. The important socialissues of coastal protection and hazard reduction are also dealt within specific articles.
The authors have been careful to avoid technicalities in their papersas much as possible, which means that the book is suitable to peopleinvolved in tsunami research as well as to a more general public:geophysicists, oceanologists, and Earth scientists. It is also usefulfor authorities responsible for social security and natural hazardmitigation plans, and even for students who wish to understand andstudy tsunamis. ... Read more

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In recent years, large earthquakes in the circum-Pacific region have repeatedly demonstrated its particular vulnerability to this potentially devastating natural hazard, including the M ~ 9.2 Northern Sumatra earthquake and tsunami of 2004 which resulted in the deaths of nearly 300,000 people. In the late-1990s, major advancements in seismic research greatly added to the understanding of earthquake fault systems, as large quantities of new and extensive remote sensing data sets provided information on the solid earth on scales previously inaccessible were integrated with a combination of innovative analysis techniques and advanced numerical and computational methods implemented on high-performance computers. This book includes a variety of studies that focus on the modeling of tsunamis and earthquakes, both large-scale simulation and visualization programs, as well as detailed models of small-scale features. Particular attention is paid to computational techniques, languages, and hardware that can be used to facilitate data analysis, visualization, and modeling. Also included are studies of several earthquake forecasting techniques and associated comparisons of their results with historic earthquake data. Finally, the volume ends with theoretical analyses of statistical properties of seismicity by internationally recognized experts in the field. This volume will be of particular interest to researchers interested in the multiscale simulation and visualization of large earthquakes and tsunamis.

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This volume, derived from the 1999 International TsunamiSymposium, presents a unique look at the state of tsunami research atthe end of the 20th century. It displays recent progress both in datarecovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailexamination of recent disasters. It shows the tsunami community usingboth traditional methods of data gathering - searching archives andattempting to simulate past events - and integrating moderntechnologies - side-scan sonar, GPS, global communications,supercomputers - in the quest to understand tsunamis and improvemankind's ability to mitigate the disastrous consequences of theseunpredictable and unstoppable events. It chronicles recent advances inmitigation efforts while illuminating the continuing need forincreased efforts. The papers range from descriptive texts for thenon-specialists to fairly technical discussions for those familiarwith tsunami research.
Audience: This book will be of interest to researchers andgraduate students involved in natural hazards research, physicaloceanography, seismology, environmental impact assessment and riskassessment. ... Read more

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The Sixteenth International Tsunami Symposium, TSUNAMI¿93, drew more than 150 scientists, engineers and specialists intsunami research and disaster mitigation from 13 countries. Theleading contributions to the symposium, selected after a rigorousreviewing process, are presented here under three broad headings:

• - Tsunami Generation, Propagation and Inundation: TheirPrediction and Simulation.
• - Tsunami Disasters: Their Prevention and Mitigation.
• - Tsunami Observations, and Warning Systems and Plansfor Improvement.

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Tsunamis are long water waves generated by impulsivegeophysical motions of the seafloor. They inflict significant damageand casualties both near-field and after evolving over longpropagation distances and impacting distant coastlines. They canaffect geomorphologic changes along the coast. Tsunamis can betriggered by sea floor deformation, landslides, slumps, subsidence,volcanic eruptions and bolide impacts. Understanding tsunamigeneration is of paramount importance for protecting coastalpopulations at risk, coastal structures and the natural environment.At present there are no adequate quantitative methods for quantifyingtsunami generation, so that adequate discrimination of their sourcesfrom coastal inundation data is difficult and chancy. The accurate andreliable prediction of the initial waveform and the associated coastaleffects of tsunamis remains one of the most vexing problems ingeophysics, and - with few exceptions - has resisted routine numericalcomputation or off-the-shelf solutions. This book presents intensely interdisciplinary, comprehensive moderninvestigations, with contributions ranging from basic and appliedscience to coastal zone management. The work is indispensable fortsunami scientists, coastal and ocean engineers, marine geologists andgeophysicists, planners and policy makers, and coastal zone managersseeking to better understand and mitigate the coastal impact oftsunamis. ... Read more

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Over the past few years, devastating tsunamis off the coast of the Indian Ocean have killed hundreds of thousands of people. Even more alarmingly, scientists predict that these tsunamis, as well as a series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, may eventually threaten Hawaii, California, and Oregon. The cause of this trinity of natural disasters is plate tectonics. Perhaps the greatest advance made in the field of earth science, the plate-tectonics theory argues that the surface of the Earth is broken into large plates, which change in size and position over time. The edges of these plates rub against each other, causing earthquakes, volca­noes, and tsunamis that continue to inflict such intense destruction to the surface our planet. In Furnace of Creation, Cradle of Destruction, renowned scientist Roy Chester reveals the fascinating history of this discovery and tells the enigmatic story of one of the great mysteries of our time: how the surface of our planet was created and how it has evolved. From the early discoveries of Sir Francis Bacon to the begin­nings of geology and the controversy surrounding the theory of conti­nental drift, this impeccably researched book reveals the evolution of a vital sci­en­ti­fic theory. Lucid and compelling, this book offers a long-awaited explanation of the under­ly­ing forces that shape our world. ... Read more

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Bum review!
this was a huge mess!Besides being wrong in many points, he was inaccurate in many others.The only chapter worth keeping was the one on Plate Tectonics.Where was the editor on this???

An awesome book! Relevant, Readable.
The author clearly explains the history of earth science as it relates to the realization of plate tectonics. This is fascinating and eye-opening for a layperson like me! I found myself up late several nights reading this book.

The author also makes the material relevant by using the natural disasters across time to illustrate many points. There are over a dozen "Panels" that explain some of the most incredible natural disasters such as the New Madrid earthquake of 1811-12, the Pakistan earthquake of 2005, and of course the 2004 Tsunami in Indonesia. There are also many charts and diagrams explaining plate tectonics, ocean floor spreading, fault lines, "hot zones", etc. Add to that the many charts (such as the most devastating earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis of recorded history) - these all make the book an easy read.

If you were horrified yet fascinated with the 2004 Tsunami and the science surrounding our understanding of the events, then this book will definitely keep your attention.

The only minor criticism I have is that the author mentions the "shackles of religion" holding back modern science and seems to think that modern science has made religion and/or faith redundant. I would strongly disagree with this. But, that is a VERY minor criticism.

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Explains why tsunamis occur, the damage this natural disaster can inflict, some famous tsunamis, and how people can protect themselves against these giant waves. ... Read more

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Learn All About Tsunamis
I found this book interesting, even though it was written before the major tsunami of 2005.It told me that tsunamis have happened before and that they happen often enough.It is just amazing how strong the last one was. ... Read more

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Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world’s oceans. Because of the geographical extent of U.S. coastlines, an earthquake in Alaska can generate a local tsunami for Alaskans and, hours later, a distant tsunami for communities in Hawaii and along the Pacific Coast . This volume chronicles the development and accomplishments of a joint State/Federal partnership that was forged to reduce tsunami hazards along U.S. coastlines – the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. By integrating hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation activities, the program has created a roadmap and a set of tools to develop communities more resilient to local and distant tsunamis. Among the set of tools are tsunami forecasting, educational experiments, early alerting systems, and design guidance for tsunami-resilient communities. Part of this book has already been published in a recent journal issue.

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This digital document is a journal article from Marine and Petroleum Geology, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Tsunami generation from submarine gravity mass flows is investigated using linear two-dimensional analytical models, a simplified slide geometry, and a prescribed sub-critical slide velocity. Slide characteristics as maximum slide velocity, initial acceleration, slide length, and thickness, are all found to determine the characteristics of the tsunami. Effects of dispersion usually turn out to be of minor practical importance. Tsunamis due to retrogressive slides are generally smaller than for a similar fixed shaped slide with the same characteristics due to an increased duration of slide mass mobilisation. However, above the rear of the slide, the surface elevation can also be increased for small time lags. ... Read more

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Earthquakes and tsunamis are two major natural disasters, causing enormous life and material losses over the entire world, especially in the developing countries that are not well prepared. Since earthquakes and tsunamis are natural phenomena that cannot be prevented, a series of measures need to be taken to minimize the losses. Disaster mitigation covers a wide variety of activities involving numerous disciplines. Civil engineering makes probably the most effective contribution to the mitigation of life and material losses in earthquakes and tsunamis.

This volume contains 11 major contributions of distinguished experts from various areas of civil engineering, and aims at informing the civil engineering community about the recent progress in disaster mitigation concerning earthquakes and tsunamis. It is designed to address the standard practicing civil engineer with the aim of carrying the scientific research results to the engineering practice in simple engineering language.

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A timely review of state-of-the-art tsunami research, covering case studies and recent developments from various approaches. Provides a practical guide to improving operational tsunami warning systems and mitigating coastal hazard from tsunamis.

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Thinking of powerful natural events like volcanic eruptions and tsunamis only as hazards undervalues their importance in our lives. This module suggests taking a case study approach featuring Vesuvius of 75 AD, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and the South Asian tsunami of 2004 to learn about earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as players in the dynamic system that has shaped the environment of Earth s surface throughout history. Key concepts include the components of Earth's systems, the hazards that volcanoes and earthquakes present, and how to reduce the risks associated with them. ... Read more

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Chapters: 365 Crete Earthquake, 226 Bc Rhodes Earthquake, 1999 Athens Earthquake, 426 Bc Maliakos Gulf Tsunami, 464 Bc Sparta Earthquake, 2008 Peloponnese Earthquake, 2008 Dodecanese Earthquake, 2006 Southern Greece Earthquake, 1953 Ionian Earthquake. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 38. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 365 AD Crete earthquake was an undersea earthquake that occurred at about sunrise on 21 July 365 AD in the Eastern Mediterranean, with an assumed epicentre near Crete. Geologists today estimate the quake to have been 8 on the Richter Scale or higher, causing widespread destruction in central and southern Greece, northern Libya, Egypt, Cyprus, and Sicily. In Crete, nearly all towns were destroyed. The Crete earthquake was followed by a tsunami which devastated the eastern coasts of the Mediterranean, particularly Alexandria and the Nile Delta, killing thousands and hurling ships nearly two miles inland. The quake left a deep impression on the late antique mind, and numerous writers of the time referred in their works to the event. CreteRecent geological studies view the 365 AD Crete earthquake in connection with a clustering of major seismic activity in the eastern Mediterranean between the 4th century and the 6th century AD which may have reflected a reactivation of all major plate boundaries in the region. The earthquake is thought to be responsible for an uplift of 9 m of the island of Crete, which is estimated to correspond to a seismic moment of ~10^29 dyne cm. An earthquake of such a size exceeds all modern ones known to have affected the region. However, a recent reassessment of radiocarbon data indicates that the uplift most probably took place at a later date. Researchers at the University of Cambridge recently carbon dated corals on the coast of Crete...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15798189 ... Read more

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This study provides insights into the fingerprintsof great geohazards like tsunami. As tsunamiinundates coastal plain, it leaves excellentevidence of its occurrence and magnitude on thedeposit stored in coastal plains as the waterrecedes. Study of the preservation of these depositscan be used to track historical tsunami events whichis of great importance in delineating hazardouscoastal zones around the globe. ... Read more