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- Title
- Tsunami Research Opportunities, An Assessment and Comprehensive Guide.
- File
- PB82156662.pdf
- Author(s)
- Bernard, E.; Goulet, R.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., September 1981, 59 p.
- Abstract
- To reduce the impacts of future tsunamis, this research focuses on forecasting tsunami dangers and evaluating coastal tsunami hazards. Described are the nature of tsunamis, their impact on United States coastal areas, and progress made in forecasting ability since 1960. The status of current research is presented in regard to tsunamigenic earthquakes and tsunami generation, propagation, terminal effects, instrumentation, warning systems, social response, and risk. Federal and state agency participation in tsunami-related research is outlined and a comprehensive tsunami research plan is presented.
- Keywords
- ; Coasts; California; Forecasting; Local government; State government; Disasters; Floods; Instrumentation; Hazards; Tsunamis; Ocean waves; Warning systems; Hawaii; Earthquakes