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Present knowledge of tsunamis are reviewed and discussed. The tsunami generation mechanism is not yet fully understood. Theories are examined in relation to observed tsunami phenomena. Conditions to be satisfied in numerical simulation are summarized. In addition to loss of human lives, several disasters are tabulated. Defense works including coastal structures, city planning and prevention systems are briefly introduced. Three subjects in urgent needs are the deep-sea measurement of tsunamis, transfer of tsunami knowledge and strengthening of coastal cities against tsunamis.
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Shuto, N. (2003). Tsunamis of Seismic Origin. In: Yalçiner, A.C., Pelinovsky, E.N., Okal, E., Synolakis, C.E. (eds) Submarine Landslides and Tsunamis. NATO Science Series, vol 21. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0205-9_1
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