a half-century of protecting the Pacific 1965-2015 Kong, Laura S. L. (Laura Sau Lin) editor. Dunbar, Paula K. editor. Arcos, Nicolás editor. International Tsunami Information Center issuing body. text hiu 2015 monographic eng

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188 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 x 31 cm "Tsunamis can be an unforgiving force of nature. Although we will never be able to prevent tsunamis, we can continue to better understand and prepare for their destructive and deadly capacity. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System was built over the last five decades and will continue to evolve to protect people from tsunamis. This book is a tribute to the men and women who have dedicated their careers to saving lives." Foreword and Reflections -- Introduction -- Key Tsunami Events -- Evolving the PTWS -- Science and Technology -- Disaster Management and Tsunami Preparedness -- Warning Centers and Organizations -- PTWS Today and Tomorrow -- Appendices editors: Laura Kong, Paula Dunbar, Nicolás Arcos. "This historic book commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission PTWS from 1965-2015, highlighting the dedication and contributions of 46 Member States in protecting lives and reducing property damage from destructive tsunamis."--back cover. Associated conference: International Tsunami Symposium Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System "Making the Pacific Ready for the Tsunami Threat" held 20-21 April 2015, NOAA Inouye Regional Center, Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii. Shipping list no: 2015-0025-S. p------ Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System Pacific Ocean History Natural disaster warning systems Pacific Ocean History 550.344.4 C55.2:T78/15 C55.2:T78/15 9780996257909 099625790X 003-017-00570-4 GPO AU@ 150429 20250214154846.0 000948533 eng