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A detailed description of tsunamis which includes their causes as well as the prediction of their occurrence and techniques of survival and rescue afterwards. ... Read more

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Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them. ... Read more

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KidsLearnaboutKillerWaves
What a helpful book this is! You may immediately think that December 26, 2004 made it hopelessly out of date, but NO!

Even the youngest readers will know that "killer waves" are a serious business. It is good for children to have such accessible fonts & graphics for understanding this hard-to-grapple subject. Grandparents will be as grateful as the kids for the large "EasyRead" print . . . and the pronunciation aids in the text & glossarysuit me much better than those the NEA provides to newspapers.

No doubt publishers will be scrambling to print updates of books about TSUNAMIS but students will have been investigating many websites long before any books about the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster get into print. (The U.S. gov's FEMA website, however, is woefully inadequate).

Reviewer mcHAIKU says "Thank goodness kids respond so swiftly & generously to disaster victims. Michele Drohan's book should help all of us agitate for better warning systems."
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Whether you are interested in fossils, the evolution of the Earth or where your oil comes from, this book uncovers all

Understand Geology is a fascinating guide to the nature and history of the Earth. Whether you want to find out why volcanoes and earthquakes happen, where fossils and minerals come from or how the Earth has evolved into its present form, this book will give you straightforward explanations. Packed with helpful photographs and diagrams and with a glossary of specialist terms it is ideal whether you a student on a course or simply want to know more about the planet that you live on!Also included:

• Updated information on recent eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis
• Tthe effects of climate change
• The latest research on the geology of other planets
• One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started
• Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience
• Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress
• Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of geology

Topics include: A mighty matter of legend, The solid Earth, Earthquakes, Plate tectonics, Volcanoes, Igneous intrusions, Metamorphism, Erosion and transport, Deposition of sedimentary rocks, Deformation of rocks, Physical resources, Past life and fossils, A short history of the Earth, Geology on other planets, Going into the field

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Tsunamis like the Indian Ocean tsunami caused by the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake in 2004 or the Chilean earthquake in the Pacific Ocean in 1960 motivate international collaborations for the development of tsunami warning systems. Since 1960 the Tsunami Commission, established by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, has been holding a biannual International Tsunami Symposium (ITS).

This volume contains 20 contributions of leading scientists mostly presented at the 22nd International Tsunami Symposium held in summer 2005 in Greece. Consolidated findings based on hydrophone records, seismometer readings, and tide gauges are presented. Reports of post-tsunami surveys and numerical simulations for tsunamis such as the 2004 Indian Ocean event, as well as geological studies of tsunamis in Japan, Central and North America are given. Probabilistic tsunami hazard analysis and tsunami warning systems, among others, are described as methods to predict tsunamis and mitigate their hazards.

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A reprint from Pure and Applied (PAGEOPH), Volume 157 (2000), number 6/7/8. A collection of studies producing a clear understanding of the earth surface processes that generate tsunamis. Also discusses how tsunamis cause damage, destroying property and producing fatalities. Softcover. DLC: Tsunamis. ... Read more

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This review volume is divided into two parts. The first part includes five review papers on various numerical models. Pedersen provides a brief but thorough review of the theoretical background for depth-integrated wave equations, which are employed to simulate tsunami runup. LeVeque and George describe high-resolution finite volume methods for solving the nonlinear shallow water equations. The focus of their discussion is on the applications of these methods to tsunami runup.

In recent years, several advanced 3D numerical models have been introduced to the field of coastal engineering to calculate breaking waves and wave structure interactions. These models are still under development and are at different stages of maturity. Rogers and Dalrymple discuss the Smooth Particles Hydrodynamics (SPH) method, which is a meshless method. Wu and Liu present their Large Eddy Simulation (LES) model for simulating the landslide-generated waves. Finally, Frandsen introduces the lattice Boltzmann method with the consideration of a free surface.

The second part of the review volume contains the descriptions of the benchmark problems with eleven extended abstracts submitted by the workshop participants. All these papers are compared with their numerical results with benchmark solutions.

Contents: Modeling Runup with Depth-Integrated Equation Models (G Pedersen); High-Resolution Finite Volume Methods for the Shallow Water Equations with Bathymetry and Dry States (R J LeVeque & D L George); SPH Modeling of Tsunami Waves (B D Rogers & R A Dalrymple); A Large Eddy Simulation Model for Tsunami and Runup Generated by Landslides (T-R Wu & P L-F Liu); Free-Surface Lattice Boltzmann Modeling in Single Phase Flows (J B Frandsen); Benchmark Problems (P L-F Liu et al.); Tsunami Runup onto a Plane Beach (Z Kowalik et al.); Nonlinear Evolution of Long Waves over a Sloping Beach (U Kâno lu); Amplitude Evolution and Runup of Long Waves, Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Data on a 3D Complex Topography (A C Yalciner et al.); Numerical Simulations of Tsunami Runup onto a Three-Dimensional Beach with Shallow Water Equations (X Wang et al.); 3D Numerical Simulation of Tsunami Runup onto a Complex Beach (T Kakinuma); Evaluating Wave Propagation and Inundation Characteristics of the Most Tsunami Model over a Complex 3D Beach (A Chawla et al.); Tsunami Generation and Runup Due to a 2D Landslide (Z Kowalik et al.); Boussinesq Modeling of Landslide-Generated Waves and Tsunami Runup (O Nwogu); Numerical Simulation of Tsunami Runup onto a Complex Beach with a Boundary-Fitting Cell System (H Yasuda); A 1D Lattice Boltzmann Model Applied to Tsunami Runup onto a Plane Beach (J B Frandsen); A Lagrangian Model Applied to Runup Problems (G Pedersen); Appendix: Phase-Averaged Towed PIV Measurements for Regular Head Waves in a Model Ship Towing Tank (J Longo et al.). ... Read more

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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, the tsunami destroyed property worth billions of dollars and ruined many local economies. Based on their experience and analysis of this tsunami, the authors have developed methodologies for predicting and preparing for tsunamis. A basis is provided for a cost-effective warning and preparedness strategy, drawing on the example of existing systems used in earthquake disaster management and tidal wave warning, from genesis to impact. The book comprehensively addresses the fundamentals of tsunami science, identifying potential areas where tsunamis might be generated, predicting the anticipated course of tsunamis and considering how the geophysical, ecological and socioeconomic location of a community may determine the severity of tsunami damage. The authors suggest how precursors can be used to enhance the advance warning time, how tsunamis can be detected at the time of their occurrence, and the manner in which warnings should be communicated to the populations likely to be affected. Finally, improvement in eco-sociological resilience through the application of dual-use technologies is identified as a pivotal aid in allowing coastal communities to be better prepared. The book will be of interest to a global audience of professionals and academics active in seismology, ocean science, meteorology, coastal management, earthquake engineering and disaster management.

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Furious Earth sheds light on the life-threatening power and magnitude of nature's mighty trio: earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. With the latest reseach findings from top scientists in the field, as well as insider's information from The U.S. Geological Survey, this is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the natural forces that literally shape our world. ... Read more

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Good general or introductory book
Very well organized and presented.Covers the basics very well with easy to understand terminology.It lacks extensive detail regarding the topics covered....but I think that's the point.

A Choice Of Disasters
Furious Earth by Ellen J. Prager [with help from Stanley Williams (Surviving Galeras), Kate Hutton (one of SoCals TV seismologists and the author of the earthquake updates on the TriNet earthquake website), and Costas Synolakis] is a well-written introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.This book appears to be aimed at junior high/high school aged readers, but adult readers who have no background in these subjects will also enjoy the book.An earlier reviewer suggested that the book has the coverage of the better chapters of an earth science textbook, but I wish high school earth science texts were this well-written.I enjoyed reading the book despite the depth of my background and appreciate the refresher course that Furious Earth gave me.My only complaint concerns the ordering of the color plates at the center of the volume.The pictures are out of order to their mention in the text and the only thing that comes to mind is that they were ordered the way they were to make them fit on a limited number of plate pages.Furious Earth belongs on the shelves in as many elementary and secondary school libraries as possible and would be a wonderful gift for a budding earth scientist.

Furious Earth-
I am a sixth grade teacher and was given this book at a scienceconference.After just beginning to read it, I immediatly went online tosee how much the book cost- I want to order one for each for my students! It will be a bit hard and I will have to do some serious directing, but thebook is an excellent example of a clear, scientific, organized, up-to-date,and interesting (yes- interesting enough for 30 sixth graders) nonfictionbook in the field of earth science. Furious Earth combines"PBS-like" research discussions and theory- (Plate TechtonicsDiscovered, Paleotsunamis...) with "RealTV-like" examples (Italy,79 A.D.: Vesuvuis; The World's Largest and Smallest Quakes). The book is asurprisingly suspenseful, fascinating, and easy read (for us unscientificfolk).The 16 color pages of graphs and pictures also add to the subject.I can't wait to see their eyes grow when I read to them Chapter 2-Earthquakes.It starts off with the 1994 Northridge, CA quake... It hookedme at least...

non-technicle, intro earth-science book
very basic, simple geological concepts and explanations involvingvolcanology, ocanography, geophysics, etc.anybody can read thisinteresting book about the processes of the earth, and how humans haveattempted to understand it.it is basicaly the more interesting chaptersin any college-level Geology 101 course.up to date, very easy to read. ... Read more

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Earthquake. Fault (geology), Aftershock, Induced seismicity, Seismology, Landslide, Soil liquefaction, Tsunami, Flood Emergency management, Earthquake insurance, Historical earthquakes, Intraplate earthquake, List of earthquakes, List of deadly earthquakes since 1900, List of natural disasters by death toll, Megathrust earthquake, Richter magnitude scale, Seismotectonics, Submarine earthquake ... Read more

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Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and propertyalong the coasts of most of the world's oceans. This volume,comprising papers presented at the 17th International TsunamiSymposium, highlights critical advances in key areas of tsunami hazardreduction.One group of papers describes observational aspects oftsunami research, including reconstruction of events during specifictsunamis, and advanced techniques for measurements and for improvingour overall knowledge of tsunami events. Another section appliesnumerical and observational methods to understanding tsunamigeneration and propagation and the prediction of tsunami effects incoastal zones. A final part examines the evolving efforts to providerapid, accurate, and comprehensive warnings to coastal populations.This emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of tsunami research andits ultimate focus: reducing coastal hazards.Audience:This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate studentsinvolved in natural hazards research, physical oceanography,seismology, environmental impact assessment and risk assessment. ... Read more

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The tragedy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami has led to a rapid expansion in science directed at understanding tsunami and mitigating their hazard. A remarkable cross-section of this research was presented in the session: Tsunami Generation and Hazard, at the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics XXIV General Assembly in Perugia, held in July of 2007. Over one hundred presentations were made at this session, spanning topics ranging from paleotsunami research, to nonlinear shallow-water theory, to tsunami hazard and risk assessment. A selection of this work, along with other contributions from leading tsunami scientists, is published in detail in the 28 papers of this special issue of Pure and Applied Geophysics: Tsunami Science Four Years After the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Part I of this issue includes 14 papers covering the state-of-the-art in tsunami modelling and hazard assessment. Another 14 papers are published in Part II focusing on observations and data analysis.

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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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Deposits from the Storegga tsunami have been found in coastal areas around the Norwegian Sea and North Sea, from the northeast coast of England to beyond the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. The tsunami deposits reach onshore elevations of 10-12m above sea level of their time in western Norway, 3-6m in northeast Scotland and above 20m on the Shetland Islands. These elevations are compared with surface (wave) elevations derived from a numerical simulation of the Storegga slide. A good agreement is obtained for a retrogressive slide that descends at 25-30m/s, and that has short time lags of 15-20s between each individual slide-block. ... Read more