Tsunami

The Underrated Hazard

Autor*innen

• Edward Bryant

Parameter

• 372 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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The book highlights the devastating impact of tsunamis, particularly focusing on the catastrophic event of December 26, 2004, which resulted in over 238,000 deaths. It emphasizes the underestimation of tsunami risks, especially in the Indian Ocean, where such events were previously overlooked. The narrative explores the frequency of tsunamis, including local hazards that have occurred globally since 1990, and introduces the concept of "mega-tsunamis" caused by underwater landslides or celestial impacts. The urgent need for awareness is underscored, given the coastal population's vulnerability.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback