As early as the 5th century BC, it was believed that tsunamis were caused by submarine earthquakes, but much still remains uncertain about the precise nature of this natural disaster. Tsunamis have of course always wreaked major destruction, but the problem is far greater now because of increased coastal populations. An improved understanding of how tsunamis form, together with the development of reliable and timely tsunami warning systems, is therefore of vital importance.
This book brings together much of the recent research and current thinking on tsunamis, describing the methods currently being developed to measure and predict tsunami magnitude such as bottom pressure sensors, kinematic GPS buoys, HF radar and electromagnetic sensors, and their potential use in early warning systems. Other topics covered include numerical tsunami models; autopsy and ID of bodies and emergency care for tsunami-related injuries; the use of vegetation as a bioshield to mitigate against tsunami damage; and the short- and long-term impacts of tsunamis on local environments, aquaculture, mineral distribution and coastal outlines. Case studies are taken from the Persian Gulf, North East Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean/Thailand.
This book is essential reading for students, researchers and practitioners in oceanography, meteorology and marine science, and will also be relevant to people involved in development and coastal management.
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