Open AccessTsunami geology and its role in hazard mitigation
Author(s) -
Atwater Brian F.,
Bourgeois Joanne,
Yeh Harry,
Abbott Dallas,
Cisternas Marco,
Glawe Ulrich,
Higman Bretwood,
Horton Ben,
Peters Robert,
Rajendran Kusala,
Tuttle Martitia P.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2005eo420007
Subject(s) - hazard , foundation (evidence) , tectonics , environmental planning , geology , forensic engineering , geography , archaeology , seismology , engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry
The timely topic of tsunami geology was addressed during a recent international workshop sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Participants from 15 nations compared criteria for identifying tsunamis by their geologic signatures; explored applications to plate tectonics, hazard assessment, and public education; and discussed recommendations for research priorities. A post‐workshop trip occasioned heartfelt exchanges with Washington state coastal residents two days after a local tsunami scare.