The Indian Ocean Tsunami

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ISBN: 9780415403801 | 0415403804
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/1/2006

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Drawing on information gathered from a study of the Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004, this book explores the development of methodologies for predicting and preparing for tsunamis. The volume provides a state-of-the-art review of tsunami science and indicates thrust areas which have the potential to improve temporal and spatial resolution of tsunami prediction and warning systems. The knowledge base contained in the volume is relevant not only to the Indian Ocean countries, but globally. It will be useful to university students, professionals, and administrators concerned with seismology, ocean science, meteorology, disaster management, coastal management, and related areas.

List of figures	p. xv
List of tables	p. xxvii
Foreword	p. xxix
Prologue	p. xxxi
Preface	p. xxxiii
Geostructural Environment of Tsunami Genesis	p. 1
A Historical Account of the Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean	p. 3
Impact of Coastal Morphology, Structure and Seismicity on the Tsunami Surge	p. 19
Tsunamigenic Sources in the Indian Ocean: Factors and Impact on the Indian Landmass	p. 33
Paleo-Tsunami and Storm Surge Deposits	p. 49
Overview and Integration of Part 1	p. 57
Modelling of Tsunami Generation and Propagation	p. 61
A Review of Classical Concepts on Phase and Amplitude Dispersion: Application to Tsunamis	p. 63
A Partial Explanation for the Initial Withdrawal of the Ocean during a Tsunami	p. 73
The Energetics of the Tsunami of 26 December 2004 in the Indian Ocean: A Brief Review	p. 81
Possible Amplification of the Tsunami Through Coupling with Internal Waves	p. 91
Numerical Modeling of the Indian Ocean Tsunami	p. 97
Modelling Techniques for Understanding the Indian Ocean Tsunami Propagation	p. 123
Validation of Tsunami Beach Run-up Height Predictive Model Based on Work-Energy Theorem	p. 131
Normal Modes and Tsunami Coastal Effects	p. 143
Helmholtz Mode and K-S-P Waves: Application to Tsunamis	p. 151
Numerical Models for the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26 December 2004: A Brief Review	p. 159
The Cauchy-Poisson Problem: Application to Tsunami Generation and Propagation	p. 175
A Review and Listing of Tsunami Heights and Travel Times for the 26 December 2004 Event	p. 185
Overview and Integration of Part 2	p. 209
Tsunami Detection and Monitoring Systems	p. 213
Satellite Detection of Pre-Earthquake Thermal Anomaly and Sea Water Turbidity Associated with the Great Sumatra Earthquake	p. 215
Possible Detection in the Ionosphere of the Signals from Earthquake and Tsunamis	p. 227
Seismo-electromagnetic Precursors Registered by DEMETER Satellite	p. 235
Web-Enabled and Real-Time Reporting: Cellular Based Instrumentation for Coastal Sea Level and Surge Monitoring	p. 247
Methodologies for Tsunami Detection	p. 259
Tsunami Travel Time Atlas for the Indian Ocean	p. 273
Overview and Integration of Part 3	p. 293
Biophysical and Socio-Economic Dimensions of Tsunami Damage	p. 295
Performance of Structures Affected by the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami in Thailand and Indonesia	p. 297
Field Observations on the Tsunami Impact Along the Kerala Coast, Southwest India	p. 323
Ecological Impact of Indian Ocean Tsunami	p. 339
Tsunami Damage to the South Eastern Coast of India	p. 351
Hydrophysical Manifestations of the Indian Ocean Tsunami	p. 365
Tsunamis and Marine Life	p. 373
Tsunami Impact on Coastal Habitats of India	p. 393
Overview and Integration of Part 4	p. 405
Quo Vadis	p. 409
Protection Measures Against Tsunami-type Hazards for the Coast of Tamil Nadu, India	p. 411
Protective Role of Coastal Ecosystems in the Context of the Tsunami in Tamil Nadu Coast, India: Implications for Hazard Preparedness	p. 423
Integrated Preparedness Systems	p. 437
Social and Political Aspects of Tsunami Response, Recovery, and Preparedness Planning: A Transdisciplinary Approach from Canada	p. 445
An Ideal Conceptual Tsunami Warning System for the Indian Ocean	p. 455
Overview and Integration of Part 5	p. 475
Author Index	p. 477
Subject Index	p. 487
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