Description: Three Great Tsunamis: Lisbon (1755), Sumatra-Andaman (2004) and Japan (2011) by Harsh K. Gupta, Vineet K. Gahalaut Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The 1755 tsunami caused by the Lisbon earthquake, now estimated to range from Mw 8.5 to 9.0, was the most damaging tsunami ever in the Atlantic ocean. Publisher Description Tsunamis are primarily caused by earthquakes. Under favourable geological conditions, when a large earthquake occurs below the sea bed and the resultant rupture causes a vertical displacement of the ocean bed, the entire column of water above it is displaced, causing a tsunami. In the ocean, tsunamis do not reach great heights but can travel at velocities of up to 1000 km/hour. As a tsunami reaches shallow sea depths, there is a decrease in its velocity and an increase in its height. Tsunamis are known to have reached heights of several tens of meters and inundate several kilometres inland from the shore. Tsunamis can also be caused by displacement of substantial amounts of water by landslides, volcanic eruptions, glacier calving and rarely by meteorite impacts and nuclear tests in the ocean.In this SpringerBrief, the causes of tsunamis, their intensity and magnitude scales, global distribution and a list of major tsunamis are provided. The three great tsunamis of 1755, 2004 and2011are presented in detail. The 1755 tsunami caused by the Lisbon earthquake, now estimated to range from Mw 8.5 to 9.0, was the most damaging tsunami ever in the Atlantic ocean. It claimed an estimated 100,000 human lives and caused wide-spread damage. The 2004 Sumatra Andaman Mw 9.1 earthquake and the resultant tsunami were the deadliest ever to hit the globe, claiming over 230,000 human lives and causing wide-spread financial losses in several south and south-east Asian countries. The 2011 Mw 9.0 Tohoku-Oki earthquake and the resultant tsunami were a surprise to the seismologists in Japan and around the globe. The height of the tsunami far exceeded the estimated heights. It claimed about 20,000 human lives. The tsunami also caused nuclear accidents. This earthquake has given rise to a global debate on how to estimate the maximum size of an earthquake in a given region and the safety of nuclear power plants in coastal regions. This Brief also includes a description of key components of tsunami warning centres, progress in deploying tsunami watch and warning facilities globally, tsunami advisories and their communication, and the way forward. Details ISBN 9400765754 ISBN-13 9789400765757 Title Three Great Tsunamis: Lisbon (1755), Sumatra-Andaman (2004) and Japan (2011) Author Harsh K. Gupta, Vineet K. Gahalaut Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 89 Edition 2013th Publisher Springer GE_Item_ID:137843794; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9789400765757
Book Title: Three Great Tsunamis: Lisbon (1755), Sumatra-Andaman (2004) and J
Number of Pages: IX, 89 Pages
Publication Name: Three Great Tsunamis : Lisbon (1755) , Sumatra-Andaman (2004) and Japan (2011)
Language: English
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Natural Disasters, Physics / Geophysics, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 5.9 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Subject Area: Nature, Science
Author: Harsh K. Gupta, Vineet K. Gahalaut
Series: Springerbriefs in Earth Sciences Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
