Tsunami science has evolved significantly since the occurrence of two of the most destructive
natural disasters in recent times: The 26 December 2004 Sumatra tsunami and the 11 March 2011
Tohoku (Great East Japan) tsunami. As a result scientists from around the world have come
together to engage in tsunami research. Significant progress has been achieved in all aspects
of tsunami hydrodynamics detection generation and probability of occurrence. The papers
presented in this second of three topical volumes of Pure and Applied Geophysics reflect the
current state of tsunami science including the further examination of the 2011 Tohoku event
and its aftershocks tsunami hydrodynamic and numerical modeling hazard assessments and
warning. In addition to underwater earthquakes some other tsunamigenic phenomena are also
discussed. Collectively this volume highlights contemporary trends in global tsunami science
both fundamental and applied toward hazard assessment and mitigation. The volume is of interest
to scientists and practitioners involved in all aspects of tsunamis from source processes to
coastal impacts. Postgraduate students in geophysics oceanography and coastal engineering - as
well as students in the broader geosciences civil and environmental engineering - will also
find the book to be a valuable resource as it combines recent case studies with advances in
tsunami science and natural hazards mitigation.
