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Tsunamis great waves caused by earthquakes do not happen very often, say O'Loughlin and Lander (both environmental sciences, U. of Colorado-Boulder), but when they do, they can wreak a lot of havoc. For specialists in tsunamis and natural hazards, policy makers, and residents, they discuss the Caribbean, the hazard, details about tsunamis during the five centuries, types and effects, and education about them. They also list the 127 that have occurred in the Caribbean over the past five centuries, assessing the likelihood of occurrence, validity (some might not have happened at all), and effects. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Caribbean Tsunamis - A 500-Year History from 1498-1998 broadly characterizes the nature of tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea, while bearing in mind both scientific aspects as well as potential interest by the many governments and populations likely to be affected by the hazard. Comprehension of the nature of tsunamis and past effects is crucial for the awareness and education of populations at risk. Audience: This book provides a thorough, yet highly accessible review of tsunamis in the Caribbean. It is of interest not only to tsunami and natural hazards specialists at academia and governmental institutes, but also to policy makers and to the general public.
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