Using tsunami deposits to improve assessment of tsunami risk
By: B. E. Jaffe and G. Gelfenbaum
Edited by: Ewing L.Wallendorf L.Ewing L.Wallendorf L.
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Abstract
In many places in the world the written record of tsunamis is too short to accurately assess the risk of tsunamis. Sedimentary deposits left by tsunamis can be used to extend the record of tsunamis to improve risk assessment. The two primary factors in tsunami risk, tsunami frequency and magnitude, can be addressed through field and modeling studies of tsunami deposits. Recent advances in identification of tsunami deposits and in tsunami sedimentation modeling increase the utility of using tsunami deposits to improve assessment of tsunami risk.
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Jaffe, B.E., Gelfenbaum, G., 2002, Using tsunami deposits to improve assessment of tsunami risk, in Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2002, San Diego, CA, 24 February 2002 through 27 February 2002, p. 836-847.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Using tsunami deposits to improve assessment of tsunami risk |
| ISBN | 0784406057 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2002 |
| First page | 836 |
| Last page | 847 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2002 Conference |
| Conference Location | San Diego, CA |
| Conference Date | 24 February 2002 through 27 February 2002 |