How scientists are learning to predict the next inevitable tsunami wave
In short: Following the devastating December 26, 2004 tsunami, a new generation of researchers is using recovered data to refine our defenses against future oceanic disasters.
This video introduces the geologists, seismologists, and computer modelers working in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. By examining geological and anthropological evidence of historical tsunamis, these experts are developing better preparation strategies for a region facing an inevitable next wave.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Science Bulletins: Tsunami Science—Reducing the Risk
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