Observations by the international tsunami survey team in Sri Lanka.

Liu, Philip L-F; Lynett, Patrick; Fernando, Harindra; Jaffe, Bruce E; Fritz, Hermann; Higman, Bretwood; Morton, Robert; Goff, James; Synolakis, Costas

Liu, Philip L-F; Lynett, Patrick; Fernando, Harindra; Jaffe, Bruce E; Fritz, Hermann; Higman, Bretwood; Morton, Robert; Goff, James; Synolakis, Costas.

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Liu PL; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.

Science ; 308(5728): 1595, 2005 Jun 10.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15947179

RESUMEN

In response to the 26 December 2004 tsunami, a survey team of scientists was dispatched to Sri Lanka. Measurements made by the team show that the tsunami elevation and runup ranged from 5 to 12 meters. Eyewitnesses report that up to three separate waves attacked the coast, with the second or third generally the largest. Our conclusion stresses the importance of education: Residents with a basic knowledge of tsunamis, as well as an understanding of how environmental modifications will affect overland flow, are paramount to saving lives and minimizing tsunami destruction.

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Science Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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