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Local Tsunami Warning in the Pacific Coastal United States

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  • Mark Darienzo
  • Al Aya
  • George Crawford
  • David Gibbs
  • Paul Whitmore
  • Tyree Wilde
  • Brian Yanagi

Abstract

Coastal areas are warned of a tsunami by natural phenomena and man-made warning systems. Earthquake shaking and/or unusual water conditions, such as rapid changes in water level, are natural phenomena that warn coastal areas of a local tsunami that will arrive in minutes. Unusual water conditions are the natural warning for a distant tsunami. Man-made warning systems include sirens, telephones, weather radios, and the Emergency Alert System. Man-made warning systems are normally used for distant tsunamis, but can be used to reinforce the natural phenomena if the systems can survive earthquake shaking. The tsunami warning bulletins provided by the West Coast/Alaska and Pacific Tsunami Warning Centers and the flow of tsunami warning from warning centers to the locals are critical steps in the warning process. Public knowledge of natural phenomena coupled with robust, redundant, and widespread man-made warning systems will ensure that all residents and tourists in the inundation zone are warned in an effective and timely manner. Copyright Springer 2005

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  • Mark Darienzo & Al Aya & George Crawford & David Gibbs & Paul Whitmore & Tyree Wilde & Brian Yanagi, 2005. "Local Tsunami Warning in the Pacific Coastal United States," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 35(1), pages 111-119, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:35:y:2005:i:1:p:111-119
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-004-2407-z
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    1. Azin Fathianpour & Suzanne Wilkinson & Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar & Barry Evans, 2023. "Reducing the vulnerability of tourists to tsunami: challenges for decision-makers," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 118(2), pages 1315-1339, September.
    2. Mieke Couling, 2014. "Tsunami risk perception and preparedness on the east coast of New Zealand during the 2009 Samoan Tsunami warning," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 71(1), pages 973-986, March.
    3. Chris Gregg & Bruce Houghton & Douglas Paton & David Johnston & Donald Swanson & Brian Yanagi, 2007. "Tsunami Warnings: Understanding in Hawai‘i," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 40(1), pages 71-87, January.
    4. Eddie Bernard, 2005. "The U.S. National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program: A Successful State–Federal Partnership," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 35(1), pages 5-24, May.
    5. Alexandre Sahal & Julie Morin, 2012. "Effects of the October 25, 2010, Mentawai tsunami in La Réunion Island (France): observations and crisis management," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 62(3), pages 1125-1136, July.

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