SP501 Characterization of Modern and Historical Seismic–Tsunamic Events, and Their Global–Societal Impacts

Edited by Y. Dilek, Y. Ogawa and Y. Okubo

Earthquakes and tsunamis are two of the most devastating geohazards because they are generally linked in space and time, occurring along the most densely populated coastal corridors and industrial centres of the continents and countries. Their impact on local and global economy, on the stability of nations and societies, and on the world geopolitics is immense. This volume presents the most up-to-date information on the causes and effects of some of the modern and historical earthquake and tsunami events, and emphasizes, through case studies, the urgent need for informed and systematic efforts for global geohazards safety through education and training for community resilience, risk assessment, preparedness, and mitigation.