Helping coastal communities at risk from tsunamis: the role of U.S. Geological Survey research
Fact Sheet
150-00
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Abstract
In 1946, 1960, and 1964, major tsunamis (giant sea waves usually caused by earthquakes or submarine landslides) struck coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean. In the U.S. alone, these tsunamis killed hundreds of people and caused many tens of millions of dollars in damage. Recent events in Papua New Guinea (1998) and elsewhere are reminders that a catastrophic tsunami could strike U.S. coasts at any time. The USGS, working closely with NOAA and other partners in the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, is helping to reduce losses from tsunamis through increased hazard assessment and improved real-time warning systems.
Suggested Citation
Geist, E.L., Gelfenbaum, G.R., Jaffe, B.E., Reid, J.A., 2000, Helping coastal communities at risk from tsunamis: the role of U.S. Geological Survey research: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 150-00, https://doi.org/10.3133/fs15000.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Helping coastal communities at risk from tsunamis: the role of U.S. Geological Survey research |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 150-00 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs15000 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center |