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The orphan tsunami of 1700 : Japanese clues to a parent earthquake in North America /
From the traces of a devastating tsunami in Japan during the winter of 1700, scientists discover how it was recorded in Japanese history and then backtrack it to its origins via geological evidence in North America. Their work shows how tsunami research has evolved over three centuries and how this...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Documento de Gobierno Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Reston, Va. : Seattle :
U.S. Geological Survey ; in association with University of Washington Press,
2005.
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| Colección: | U.S. Geological Survey professional paper ;
1707. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | From the traces of a devastating tsunami in Japan during the winter of 1700, scientists discover how it was recorded in Japanese history and then backtrack it to its origins via geological evidence in North America. Their work shows how tsunami research has evolved over three centuries and how this event impacts current warning systems. |
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| Notas: | Title from PDF title page (viewed August 28, 2008). Parallel title and statement of responsibility also in Japanese characters. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (vii, 133 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-123) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780295802374 0295802375 |