| Description |
1 online resource (184 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
| Contents |
The U.S. National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program: A Successful State -- Federal Partnership; The NTHMP Tsunameter Network; Real-Time Tsunami Forecasting: Challenges and Solutions; The Seismic Project of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program; Impact of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program on Operations of the Richard H. Hagemeyer Pacific Tsunami Warning Center; Progress in NTHMP Hazard Assessment; Local Tsunami Warning in the Pacific Coastal United States; Planning for Tsunami-Resilient Communities; The Role of Education in the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program |
| Summary |
Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world's oceans. Because of the geographical extent of U.S. coastlines, an earthquake in Alaska can generate a local tsunami for Alaskans and, hours later, a distant tsunami for communities in Hawaii and along the Pacific Coast . This volume chronicles the development and accomplishments of a joint State/Federal partnership that was forged to reduce tsunami hazards along U.S. coastlines - the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. By integrating hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation a |
| Analysis |
GOVERNMENT POLICY |
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PREDICTION |
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TSUNAMIS |
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UNITED STATES |
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WARNING SYSTEMS |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (U.S.)
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| SUBJECT |
National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (U.S.) cct |
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National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (U.S.) fast |
| Subject |
Tsunamis -- United States
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NATURE -- Natural Disasters.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disasters & Disaster Relief.
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Tsunamis -- United States.
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Sciences de la terre.
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Environnement.
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Tsunamis
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bernard, E. N. (Eddie N.)
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| LC no. |
2005296310 |
| ISBN |
9781402036071 |
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1402036078 |
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1402033532 |
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9781402033537 |
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1280234385 |
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9781280234385 |
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9786610234387 |
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6610234388 |
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