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THE TSUNAMI THREAT.

Authors :
Adler, Jerry
Carmichael, Mary
Murr, Andrew
Ordonez, Jennifer
Guterl, Fred
Source :
Newsweek. 1/10/2005, Vol. 145 Issue 2, p40-44. 5p. 4 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the devastating impact of a tsunami. Reference to the tsunami of April 1, 1946 that struck the island of Hawaii; Connection between earthquakes of great magnitude and resulting tsunamis; Reasons for the extreme difficulty in predicting a tsunami; Other tsunamis since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883; Potential for natural disasters in the United States.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289604
Volume :
145
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Newsweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15530697