| Description |
xxx, 320 pages : illustrations, maps., charts ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Tsunami as Known Hazards -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Tsunami Dynamics -- Pt. II. Tsunami-Formed Landscapes -- 3. Signatures of Tsunami in the Coastal Landscape -- 4. Coastal Landscape Evolution -- Pt. III. Causes of Tsunami -- 5. Earthquake-Generated Tsunami -- 6. Great Landslides -- 7. Volcanic Eruptions -- 8. Comets and Meteorites -- Pt. IV. Modern Risk of Tsunami -- 9. Risk -- 10. Epilogue |
| Summary |
"Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard comprehensively describes the nature and process of tsunami, outlines field evidence for detecting the presence of past events, and describes particular events linked to earthquakes, volcanoes, submarine landslides, and meteorite impacts. While technical aspects are covered, much of the text can be read by anyone with a high school education. The book will appeal to students and researchers in geomorphology, earth and environmental science, and emergency planning, and will also be attractive for the general public interested in natural hazards and new developments in science."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes Index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page .303-314 |
| Subject |
Tsunamis.
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| LC no. |
00046761 |
| ISBN |
0521772443 |
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052177599X (paperback) |
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