The Tsunami Threat: Research and Technology
by Nils-Axel Moerner
Publisher: InTech 2011
ISBN-13: 9789533075525
Number of pages: 714
Description:
This book offers extensive and new information on tsunamis; their origin, history, effects, monitoring, hazards assessment and proposed handling with respect to precaution. Only through knowledge do we know how to behave in a wise manner.
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