Tsunami Research At The End Of A Critical Decade

Author : Gerald T. Hebenstreit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401736183

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Tsunami Research at the End of a Critical Decade by Gerald T. Hebenstreit Pdf

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.

Author : Ahmet C. Yalçiner,Efim N. Pelinovsky,Emile Okal,Costas E. Synolakis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401002059

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Submarine Landslides and Tsunamis by Ahmet C. Yalçiner,Efim N. Pelinovsky,Emile Okal,Costas E. Synolakis Pdf

Tsunamis are water waves triggered by impulsive geologic events such as sea floor deformation, landslides, slumps, subsidence, volcanic eruptions and bolide impacts. Tsunamis can inflict significant damage and casualties both nearfield and after evolving over long propagation distances and impacting distant coastlines. Tsunamis can also effect geomorphologic changes along the coast. Understanding tsunami generation and evolution is of paramount importance for protecting coastal population at risk, coastal structures and the natural environment. Accurately and reliably predicting the initial waveform and the associated coastal effects of tsunamis remains one of the most vexing problems in geophysics, and -with few exceptions- has resisted routine numerical computation or data collection solutions. While ten years ago, it was believed that the generation problem was adequately understood for useful predictions, it is now clear that it is not, especially nearfield. By contrast, the runup problem earlier believed intractable is now well understood for all but the most extreme breaking wave events.

Author : United States. Science Review Working Group
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nuclear power plants
ISBN : UCR:31210018945533

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Scientific and Technical Issues in Tsunami Hazard Assessment of Nuclear Power Plant Sites by United States. Science Review Working Group Pdf

Author : Phil R. Cummins,Laura S. L. Kong,Kenji Satake
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034600644

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Tsunami Science Four Years After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami by Phil R. Cummins,Laura S. L. Kong,Kenji Satake Pdf

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a 9. 15 magnitude earthquake (MELTZNER et al. , 2006; CHLIEH et al. , 2007) that occurred at 0:58:53 GMT, 7:58:53 LT (USGS) (t ). The epicenter was located at 3. 3 N, 95. 8 E (Fig. 1) with a focal depth of EQ approximately 30 km. The earthquake was responsible for a sudden fault slip estimated on average from 12–15 m (SYNOLAKIS et al. , 2005; LAY et al. , 2005) to 20 m (FU and SUN, 30 2006). The seismic moment estimate (Mo = 1. 3 5 9 10 dyne-cm), based on the Figure 1 Locations of video recordings, recovered clocks, and reliable eyewitness observations. 1: Coastal plains ?ooded by the tsunami; 2: non-?ooded coastal plains; 3: uplands. Insert 3D-map showing the Sumatra Island, the studied area, and the epicenter of the 26/12/2004 earthquake. The video taken at Uteuen Badeue, on the eastern edge of the Banda Aceh Bay, was recorded by the chief of the Fishery Regional Of?ce from the top of a cliff. The movie that was shot near the Baiturrahman mosque in downtown Banda Aceh has been shown worldwide on TV. The one at Peukan Bada has been recorded during a wedding party. The last two movies were analyzed in detail in order to calculate the tsunami velocity (FRITZ et al. , 2006). Vol.

Author : Kenji Satake
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402033265

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Tsunamis by Kenji Satake Pdf

"This book will be of interest to seismologists, oceanographers, volcanologists, coastal engineers, members of the IUGG Tsunami Commission, and staff of operational tsunami warning centers."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Antony Joseph
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0123850541

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Tsunamis by Antony Joseph Pdf

The devastating impacts of tsunamis have received increased focus since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the most destructive tsunami in over 400 years of recorded history. The tsunamis that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Japan in March 2011 further emphasized the need for detection, monitoring, and early-warning technologies. This professional reference is the first of its kind: it provides a globally inclusive review of the current state of tsunami detection technology and will be a much-needed resource for oceanographers and marine engineers working to upgrade and integrate their tsunami warning systems. It focuses on the two main tsunami warning systems (TWS): International and Regional. Featured are comparative assessments of detection, monitoring, and real-time reporting technologies. The challenges of detection through remote measuring stations are also addressed, as well as the historical and scientific aspects of tsunamis. Offers readers the only source of practical content on the technological details of the subject Written by a tsunami detection and monitoring expert who has 32 years of experience in the field Companion web site featuring multi-media components, timely updates on fast-paced technological developments, and an online forum where scientists can exchange ideas, discuss technological updates and provide the author with valuable feedback

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Natural Resources Canada
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 6552 by Anonim Pdf

Author : E.N. Bernard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402036071

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Developing Tsunami-Resilient Communities by E.N. Bernard Pdf

As the world grieves over the catastrophic loss of humanity from the 26 December 2004 tsunami, we must resolve to learn from nature’s lessons. This issue provides a framework and a set of tools to develop communities that are resilient to tsunami. This collection of papers represents a starting point on our new journey toward a safer world. The history of tsunami hazard mitigation tracks well with the history of destructive tsunamis in the United States. Following the 1946 Alaska g- erated tsunami that killed 173 people in Hawaii, the Paci?c Tsunami Warning Center was established in Hawaii by a predecessor agency to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Following the 1960 Chilean tsunami that killed 1,000 people in Chile, 61 in Hawaii, and 199 in Japan, the United States formed the Joint Tsunami Research E?ort (JTRE) and sta?ed the International Tsunami Information Center (ITIC) in Hawaii. JTRE was formed to conduct research on tsunamis while ITIC, sponsored by the United Nations, was formed to coordinate tsunami warning e?orts of the Paci?c Countries. Many research and mitigation e?orts were focused on the distant tsunami problem. Following the 1964 Alaskan t- nami that killed 117 in Alaska, 11 in California, and 4 in Oregon, the U. S. was confronted with the local tsunami problem. In response, the U. S. established the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska. In 1992, a Ms 7.

Author : Eddie N. Bernard,Allan R. Robinson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674031733

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Tsunamis by Eddie N. Bernard,Allan R. Robinson Pdf

The world's foremost experts write about the dynamics of geophysical processes involved in tsunami generation, propagation, and inundation, along with the statistical and geophysical properties of tsunami recurrence, and their application to tsunami forecasts and warnings.

Author : David Pugh,P. L. Woodworth,Philip Woodworth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107028197

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Sea-Level Science by David Pugh,P. L. Woodworth,Philip Woodworth Pdf

This book explores sea-level change on timescales from hours to centuries, its processes and its measurement techniques, for graduate students, researchers and policy-makers.

Author : John J. Clague,Douglas Stead
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139560399

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Landslides by John J. Clague,Douglas Stead Pdf

Landslides have geological causes but can be triggered by natural processes (rainfall, snowmelt, erosion and earthquakes) or by human actions such as agriculture and construction. Research aimed at better understanding slope stability and failure has accelerated in recent years, accompanied by basic field research and numerical modeling of slope failure processes, mechanisms of debris movement, and landslide causes and triggers. Written by seventy-five world-leading researchers and practitioners, this book provides a state-of-the-art summary of landslide science. It features both field geology and engineering approaches, as well as modeling of slope failure and run-out using a variety of numerical codes. It is illustrated with international case studies integrating geological, geotechnical and remote sensing studies, and includes recent slope investigations in North America, Europe and Asia. This is an essential reference for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and geophysics, as well as professionals in natural hazard analysis.

Author : Tad S. Murty,U. Aswathanarayana,Niru Nirupama
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134140312

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The Indian Ocean Tsunami by Tad S. Murty,U. Aswathanarayana,Niru Nirupama Pdf

The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is considered to have been one of the worst natural disasters in history, affecting twelve countries, from Indonesia to Somalia. 175,000 people are believed to have lost their lives, almost 50,000 were registered as missing and 1.7 million people were displaced. As well as this horrendous toll on human life

Author : Sebastian Krastel,Jan-Hinrich Behrmann,David Völker,Michael Stipp,Christian Berndt,Roger Urgeles,Jason Chaytor,Katrin Huhn,Michael Strasser,Carl Bonnevie Harbitz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319009728

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Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences by Sebastian Krastel,Jan-Hinrich Behrmann,David Völker,Michael Stipp,Christian Berndt,Roger Urgeles,Jason Chaytor,Katrin Huhn,Michael Strasser,Carl Bonnevie Harbitz Pdf

Submarine mass movements are a hidden geohazard with large destructive potential for submarine installations and coastal areas. This hazard and associated risk is growing in proportion with increasing population of coastal urban agglomerations, industrial infrastructure, and coastal tourism. Also, the intensified use of the seafloor for natural resource production, and deep sea cables constitutes an increasing risk. Submarine slides may alter the coastline and bear a high tsunamogenic potential. There is a potential link of submarine mass wasting with climate change, as submarine landslides can uncover and release large amounts greenhouse gases, mainly methane, that are now stored in marine sediments. The factors that govern the stability of submarine slopes against failure, the processes that lead to slope collapses and the collapse processes by themselves need to be better understood in order to foresee and prepare society for potentially hazardous events. This book volume consists of a collection of cutting edge scientific research by international experts in the field, covering geological, geophysical, engineering and environmental aspects of submarine slope failures. The focus is on understanding the full spectrum of challenges presented by this major coastal and offshore geohazard.

Author : Jonathan Rougier,Steve Sparks,Lisa J. Hill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107310766

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Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards by Jonathan Rougier,Steve Sparks,Lisa J. Hill Pdf

Assessment of risk and uncertainty is crucial for natural hazard risk management, facilitating risk communication and informing strategies to successfully mitigate our society's vulnerability to natural disasters. Written by some of the world's leading experts, this book provides a state-of-the-art overview of risk and uncertainty assessment in natural hazards. It presents the core statistical concepts using clearly defined terminology applicable across all types of natural hazards and addresses the full range of sources of uncertainty, the role of expert judgement and the practice of uncertainty elicitation. The core of the book provides detailed coverage of all the main hazard types and concluding chapters address the wider societal context of risk management. This is an invaluable compendium for academic researchers and professionals working in the fields of natural hazards science, risk assessment and management and environmental science, and will be of interest to anyone involved in natural hazards policy.

Author : Kenji Satake,Emile A. Okal,José C. Borrero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783764383640

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Tsunami and its Hazards in the Indian and Pacific Oceans by Kenji Satake,Emile A. Okal,José C. Borrero Pdf

This volume features contributions from the first Meeting of the Tsunami Commission after the big 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. It presents consolidated findings based on hydrophone records, seismometer readings, and tide gauges. In addition, the volume provides reports of post-tsunami surveys and numerical simulations for tsunamis such as the 2004 Indian Ocean event. It also details tsunami dangers and early warning systems.