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Coastal Hazards:
Tsunamis
Slide2Homework Questions
Would you live in an area at risk for tsunamis? If so, where?
What level of risk from tsunamis is acceptable to you? (How would you know if the risk was assessed accurately?)
What should be done by people and communities in tsunami-prone areas to prepare for the hazard and prevent catastrophe?
Slide3Questions to Consider
What factors influence the impact of
tsunamis
?
How do coastal hazards vary from place to place? Why?
The five fundamental concepts from Ch. 1
Slide4The Coast
Over 50% of the Earth’s people live within 50 miles of a coast!
Typically susceptible to flooding
Impact of flooding
property damage
loss of life
saltwater intrusion
Slide5Tsunami Formation & Character
Slide6Tsunami Impact
Slide7Tsunami Response
Identify areas at risk
Warning system
earthquake monitoring
tsunami detection
Warning signs
earthquake
trough arrival
Slide8Tsunami Hazard
Slide9Tsunami Warning
Slide10Coastal Preparation
Inundation simulation
Coastal zoning
Structural adjustments
InsuranceBarriers to flooding
Coastal Hazards:
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