Tsunami Warning and Preparedness: An Assessment of the U.S. Tsunami Program and the Nation's Preparedness Efforts - Couverture souple

Committee On The Review Of The Tsunami Warning And Forecast System And Overview Of The Nation's Tsunami Preparedness; Ocean Studies Board; Division On Earth And Life Studies; National Research Council

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ISBN 10 : 0309137535 ISBN 13 : 9780309137539

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2011

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Tsunami Warning and Preparedness reviews the advances made in tsunami detection and preparedness and identifies the challenges that still remain. The book describes areas of research and implementation that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection, especially with tsunamis that arrive less than an hour after the triggering event. It explores how enhanced coordination between Tsunami Warning Centres and clear communications to local officials and the public could increase the likelihood of a timely and effective response to coastal communities facing a pending tsunami. Minimizing future losses from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts, including risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-centre operations. Tsunami Warning and Preparedness suggests designing effective exercises, using professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritising funding based on tsunami risks. While Tsunami Warning and Preparedness is primarily written for tsunami scientists, program managers, and emergency managers, the book also speaks to a broader audience interested in learning more about the tsunami hazard.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0309137535
• ISBN 13: 9780309137539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296