Tsunamis: bridging science, engineering and society

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KANOĞLU U., Titov V., Bernard E., Synolakis C.

PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES, vol.373, no.2053, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 373 Issue: 2053
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1098/rsta.2014.0369
  • Journal Name: PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: tsunami, tsunami hazard, early warning, forecasting, mitigation, INDIAN-OCEAN-TSUNAMI, LARGE SUBMARINE LANDSLIDES, 2004 SUMATRA-TSUNAMI, NEW-GUINEA TSUNAMI, REAL-TIME TSUNAMI, CLIMATE-CHANGE, FIELD SURVEY, SUBDUCTION PROCESS, STORM-SURGE, WAVE RUNUP
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tsunamis are high-impact, long-duration disasters that in most cases allow for only minutes of warning before impact. Since the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, there have been significant advancements in warning methodology, pre-disaster preparedness and basic understanding of related phenomena. Yet, the trail of destruction of the 2011 Japan tsunami, broadcast live to a stunned world audience, underscored the difficulties of implementing advances in applied hazard mitigation. We describe state of the art methodologies, standards for warnings and summarize recent advances in basic understanding, and identify cross-disciplinary challenges. The stage is set to bridge science, engineering and society to help build up coastal resilience and reduce losses.