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Tsunamis: Geology, Hazards and Risks
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Tsunamis: Geology, Hazards and Risks
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Author(s)
E. M. Scourse;
E. M. Scourse
MCM Environmental Services Ltd, UK
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S. R. Wallis
S. R. Wallis
Nagoya University, Japan
University of Tokyo, Japan
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Geological Society of London

Volume
456
Copyright:
Gold Open Access: This article is published under the terms of the CC-BY 3.0 license.
ISBN electronic:
9781786203373
ISBN print:
9781786203182
Publication date:
January 01, 2018
Tsunamis: Geology, Hazards and Risks
Author(s): E. M. Scourse, N. A. Chapman, D. R. Tappin, S. R. Wallis
https://doi.org/10.1144/SP456
ISBN (print): 9781786203182
ISBN (electronic): 9781786203373
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2018
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Table of Contents
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Tsunamis: geology, hazards and risks – introductionAuthor(s)Ellie M. Scourse;Ellie M. Scourse1MCM Environmental Services Ltd, 1 Temple Way, Bristol BS2 0BY, UK*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Neil A. Chapman;Neil A. Chapman2Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Mappin Street, Sheffield S1 3JD, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David R. Tappin;David R. Tappin3British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Simon R. WallisSimon R. Wallis4Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan5Department of Earth and Planetary Science, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tsunami hazards globally
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The importance of geologists and geology in tsunami science and tsunami hazardAuthor(s)David R. TappinDavid R. TappinBritish Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geological studies in tsunami research since the 2011 Tohoku earthquakeAuthor(s)Simon R. Wallis;Simon R. Wallis1Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Osamu Fujiwara;Osamu Fujiwara2Geological Survey of Japan, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba 305-8567, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Kazuhisa GotoKazuhisa Goto3International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-0845, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tsunami simulations of mega-thrust earthquakes in the Nankai–Tonankai Trough (Japan) based on stochastic rupture scenariosAuthor(s)Katsuichiro Goda;Katsuichiro Goda1Department of Civil Engineering, University of Bristol, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Tomohiro Yasuda;Tomohiro Yasuda2Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering, Kansai University, Osaka 564-8680, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:P. Martin Mai;P. Martin Mai3Earth Science & Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi ArabiaSearch for other works by this author on:Takuma Maruyama;Takuma Maruyama4Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Kyoto 611-0011, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Nobuhito MoriNobuhito Mori4Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Kyoto 611-0011, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Spatial variability in sediment lithology and sedimentary processes along the Japan Trench: use of deep-sea turbidite records to reconstruct past large earthquakesAuthor(s)Ken Ikehara;Ken Ikehara1Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Geological Survey of Japan, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 7, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8567, Japan*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Kazuko Usami;Kazuko Usami1Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, Geological Survey of Japan, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Central 7, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8567, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Toshiya Kanamatsu;Toshiya Kanamatsu2R&D Centre for Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan Agency of Marine Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Kazuno Arai;Kazuno Arai2R&D Centre for Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan Agency of Marine Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), 2-15 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 237-0061, Japan3Present address: Center for Advanced Marine Core Research, Kochi University, B200 Monobe, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8502, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Asuka Yamaguchi;Asuka Yamaguchi4Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8564, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Rina FukuchiRina Fukuchi4Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8564, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tsunami hazard in Central America: history and futureAuthor(s)Conrad Lindholm;Conrad Lindholm1NORSAR, PO Box 53, 2027 Kjeller, Norway*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Wilfried Strauch;Wilfried Strauch2Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER), Frente a Hospital Solidaridad, Apartado Postal 2110, Managua, NicaraguaSearch for other works by this author on:Mario FernándezMario Fernández3Escuela de Geografía, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa RicaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Block and boulder accumulations on the southern coast of Crete (Greece): evidence for the 365 CE tsunami in the Eastern MediterraneanAuthor(s)Sarah J. Boulton;Sarah J. Boulton1School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Michael R. Z. WhitworthMichael R. Z. Whitworth1School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK2AECOM, Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tsunami landfalls in the Maltese archipelago: reconciling the historical record with geomorphological evidenceAuthor(s)Malcolm J. Bray;Malcolm J. BrayDepartment of Geography, University of Portsmouth, Buckingham Building, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HE, UK*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Philip J. SoarPhilip J. SoarDepartment of Geography, University of Portsmouth, Buckingham Building, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Cataloguing tsunami events in the UKAuthor(s)Dave LongDave LongBritish Geological Survey, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP, UKPresent address: 22a Edgehead, Pathhead, Midlothian EH37 5RJ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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The application of microtextural and heavy mineral analysis to discriminate between storm and tsunami depositsAuthor(s)Pedro J. M. Costa;Pedro J. M. Costa1Instituto Dom Luiz and Departamento de Geologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:G. Gelfenbaum;G. Gelfenbaum2United States Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, 400 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USASearch for other works by this author on:S. Dawson;S. Dawson3Department of Geography, University of Dundee, Tower Building, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:S. La Selle;S. La Selle2United States Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, 400 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USASearch for other works by this author on:F. Milne;F. Milne3Department of Geography, University of Dundee, Tower Building, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. Cascalho;J. Cascalho1Instituto Dom Luiz and Departamento de Geologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal4Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência (MUHNAC-UL), Rua da Escola Politécnica 56/58, 1250-102, Lisboa, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:C. Ponte Lira;C. Ponte Lira1Instituto Dom Luiz and Departamento de Geologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:C. Andrade;C. Andrade1Instituto Dom Luiz and Departamento de Geologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:M. C. Freitas;M. C. Freitas1Instituto Dom Luiz and Departamento de Geologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:B. JaffeB. Jaffe2United States Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, 400 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Risk modelling
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Risk-informed tsunami warningsAuthor(s)Gordon WooGordon WooRMS, 30 Monument Street, London EC3R 8NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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The New Zealand Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Model: development and implementation of a methodology for estimating tsunami hazard nationwideAuthor(s)William Power;William Power1GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt, New Zealand*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Xiaoming Wang;Xiaoming Wang1GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:Laura Wallace;Laura Wallace1GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt, New Zealand2Institute for Geophysics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78713, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kate Clark;Kate Clark1GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:Christof MuellerChristof Mueller1GNS Science, 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:
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A global probabilistic tsunami hazard assessment from earthquake sourcesAuthor(s)Gareth Davies;Gareth Davies1Community Safety Branch, Geoscience Australia*Correspondence: [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Jonathan Griffin;Jonathan Griffin1Community Safety Branch, Geoscience AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Finn Løvholt;Finn Løvholt2Norwegian Geotechnical InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:Sylfest Glimsdal;Sylfest Glimsdal2Norwegian Geotechnical InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:Carl Harbitz;Carl Harbitz2Norwegian Geotechnical InstituteSearch for other works by this author on:Stefano Lorito;Stefano Lorito4Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e VulcanologiaSearch for other works by this author on:Roberto Basili;Roberto Basili4Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e VulcanologiaSearch for other works by this author on:Jacopo Selva;Jacopo Selva4Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e VulcanologiaSearch for other works by this author on:Eric Geist;Eric Geist5Pacific Coast and Marine Science Centre, United States Geological SurveySearch for other works by this author on:Maria Ana BaptistaMaria Ana Baptista6Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa7Instituto Português do Mar e da AtmosferaSearch for other works by this author on:
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