TSUNAMIS,

Abstract

'Tsunami' is the Japanese name for the gravity wave system formed in the sea following any large scale, short-duration disturbance of the free surface. American researchers now prefer 'tsunami' to 'tidal wave' because of the erroneous tidal connotation. But, in fact, 'tsunami' means 'tidal wave' in Japanese. While past tsunamis have caused great damage and loss of life along oceanic shorelines, their relative infrequency and complex local behavior has resulted in widespread misconceptions as to their true nature even among scientists. This report based on very recent advances in tsunami research, will undoubtedly be modified as more data become available. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1965
Accession Number
AD0457729

Entities

People

  • William G. Van Dorn

Organizations

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continents
  • Geographic Regions
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Waves
  • New York
  • Scientists
  • Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Oceanography.