The Sea, Volume 15: Tsunamis

Knowledge of the field of tsunami oceanography has dramatically increased since the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. This rare book eminently provides an excellent basis of scientific and technical information in this neglected field. Eighteen outstanding scientists and engineers contributed 13 chapters on critical core subjects. Topics include recorded tsunami history, geologic records and effects, tsunami probabilities, earthquake excitation, and other sources of tsunamis. The book also addresses measurements, models for propagation, hazards mapping, coastline impacts, forecasting, and warning systems. Each chapter ends with a long list of comprehensive references. Mathematical equations and explanations appropriately support the text, and charts, graphs, and photographs clearly add value and strength to this young, complex field of oceanography. This outstanding, unparalleled volume will contribute to the educational needs of the tsunami science and engineering student as well as the advanced researcher and veteran oceanographer. -- T. L. T. Grose * Choice *

Eddie N. Bernard is Scientist Emeritus and former Director of the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington, and Vice President for Research at Survival Capsule, LLC. Recognized as one of the world's leading experts in tsunami science and mitigation, he has directed the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, founded the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, provided technical review of the 2006 Tsunami Education and Warning Act, and published over 80 technical and scientific articles on tsunamis. Allan R. Robinson was Gordon McKay Professor of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Emeritus, at Harvard University. Recognized as a pioneer and leading expert in modern interdisciplinary ocean dynamics and ocean prediction, he contributed significantly to the techniques for the assimilation of multiscale data into ocean forecasting models and chairs the IOC/UNESCO COASTS program.

* Contents* * Tsunamis * Preface * Contributors * Editorial Advisory Panel and External Reviewers * Introduction: Emergent Findings and New Directions in Tsunami Science Eddie N. Bernard and Allan R. Robinson * Tsunami History: Recorded Viacheslav K. Gusiakov * Geologic Effects and Records of Tsunamis Joanne Bourgeois * Tsunami Probability Eric L. Geist, Tom Parsons, Uri S. ten Brink and Homa J. Lee * Excitation of Tsunamis by Earthquakes Emile A. Okal * Tsunami Generation: Other Sources Galen R. Gisler * Tsunami Measurements Harold O. Mofjeld * Tsunami Modeling: Development of Benchmarked Models Costas E. Synolakis and Utku Kanoglu * Tsunami Modeling: Propagation Philip L.-F. Liu * Tsunami Modeling: Inundation Fumihiko Imamura * Tsunami Impacts on Coastlines Harry Yeh * Tsunami Forecasting Vasily V. Titov * Tsunami Warning Systems Paul M. Whitmore * Index