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Author Joseph, Antony.

Title Tsunamis : detection, monitoring, and early-warning technologies / Dr. Antony Joseph.

Imprint Burlington, MA : Academic Press, ©2011.

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 436 pages)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Tsunami Generation and Historical Aspects -- Chapter 3. Tsunami Databases -- Chapter 4. Geophysical Tsunami Hydrodynamics -- Chapter 5. Impact of a Tsunami on Coastal and Island Habitats -- Chapter 6. The Protective Role of Coastal Ecosystems -- Chapter 7. Earthquake Detection and Monitoring for Early Warnings of Seismogenic Tsunamis -- Chapter 8. Numerical Models for Forecasting -- Chapter 9. The Role of IOC-UNESCO in Tsunami Early Warnings -- Chapter 10. Earthquake Monitoring for Early Tsunami Warnings -- Chapter 11. Open Ocean Tsunami Detection -- Chapter 12. Land-Based Measurements of Inundation to Confirm Tsunamigenesis -- Chapter 13. The Technology of End-to-End Communication: Sending the Message -- Chapter 14. IOC-UNESCO Tsunami Early Warning Systems -- Chapter 15. Technological Challenges In Detecting Tsunamis -- Chapter 16. Sea-Level Measurements From Coasts and Islands -- Chapter 17. Sea Level Measurements From Deep-Sea Regions -- Chapter 18. Telemetry of Sea-Level Data -- Chapter 19. Evaluating and Assessing Tsunamis Technologies for Specific Situations -- Chapter 20. Extracting Tsunami Signals From Sea-Level Records -- Chapter 21. Conclusions.
Summary 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.
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Subject Tsunamis.
Tsunamis -- Forecasting.
Tsunamis -- Safety measures.
Tsunamis.
Tsunamis -- Prévision.
Tsunamis -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
tidal waves.
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Oceanography.
NATURE -- Ecosystems & Habitats -- Oceans & Seas.
Tsunamis
Tsunamis -- Forecasting
Tsunamis -- Safety measures
Other Form: Print version: Joseph, Antony. Tsunamis. Burlington, MA : Academic Press, ©2011 9780123850539 (DLC) 2010038155 (OCoLC)664519588
ISBN 9780123850546 (electronic bk.)
0123850541 (electronic bk.)
9780123850539
0123850533
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AU@ 000065475578
CHNEW 001010038
DEBBG BV039830054
DEBSZ 40533673X
DEBSZ 430954654
NLGGC 389719218
NZ1 13786838
DKDLA 820120-katalog:9910110528705765

 
    
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