Perspectives on Tsunami Hazard Reduction: Observations, Theory and Planning

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`... encompasses a diverse set of topics, the papers are generally well written and should be a valuable source of information for students, researchers, and tsunami hazard planners.' Pure and Applied Geophysics, 154 (1999)