About Tsunamis
Tsunamis are large, potentially destructive sea waves, most of which
are formed as a result of submarine earthquakes, but which may also result
from the eruption or collapse of island or coastal volcanoes and the formation
of giant landslides on marine margins. BHRC research focuses on:
• Assessment of global tsunami hazard and risk
• Tsunami hazard and risk in the North Atlantic Basin
• Mega-tsunami formation due to the lateral collapse of ocean island
volcanoes
For further information on tsunami hazard and risk contact Dr. Simon Day
at: s.day@ucl.ac.uk
TSUNAMIS: PAST EVENTS AND FUTURE RISK
A Workshop for the Under 35s Reinsurance Group, organised by the
Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre, UCL
Tuesday, October 18th 2005
at The City Club, 19 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1DS
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Protection USA.Info’s
Tsunami warning system has been set up to detect Tsunamis and issue warnings
in order to prevent loss of life. It consists of two important components:
A satellite linked system and a communications infrastructure to issue
timely alarms to permit evacuations.
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