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The orphan tsunami of 1700 : Japanese clues to a parent earthquake in North America / Brian F. Atwater ... [et al.] = [Minashigo Genroku tsunami : oya-jishin wa Hokubei nishi kaigan ni ita / Buraian F. Atowōtā ... et al.].

Title
The orphan tsunami of 1700 : Japanese clues to a parent earthquake in North America / Brian F. Atwater ... [et al.] = [Minashigo Genroku tsunami : oya-jishin wa Hokubei nishi kaigan ni ita / Buraian F. Atowōtā ... et al.].
Publication
Reston, Va. : U.S. Geological Survey ; Seattle : In association with University of Washington Press, 2005.

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Additional Authors
Atwater, Brian F.
Description
vii, 133 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps; 28 cm.
Summary
From the traces of a devastating tsunami in Japan during the winter of 1700, scientists discover how it was recorded in Japanese history and then backtrack it to its origins via geological evidence in North America. Their work shows how tsunami research has evolved over three centuries and how this event impacts current warning systems.
Series Statement
Professional paper ; 1707
Uniform Title
  • Project Muse UPCC books
  • U.S. Geological Survey professional paper 1707.
Alternative Title
Minashigo Genroku tsunami : oya-jishin wa Hokubei nishi kaigan ni ita
Subject
  • From 10 thousand years ago
  • Paleoseismology > Northwest, Pacific
  • Paleoseismology > Holocene
  • Subduction zones > Northwest, Pacific
  • Tsunamis > Japan > History > 18th century > Sources
Genre/Form
  • History
  • Sources
Note
  • Parallel title and statement of responsibility also in Japanese characters.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-123) and index.
Language (note)
  • Captions and table of contents also in Japanese.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Unearthed earthquakes -- 2. The orphan tsunami -- Kuwagasaki -- Tsugaruishi -- Otsuchi -- Nakaminato -- Miho -- Tanabe -- 3. The orphan's parent.
ISBN
0295985356 (acid-free paper)
LCCN
^^2005050401
OCLC
  • 60453634
  • SCSB-11122007
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library