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.

This catalog describes all known tsunamis that have affected Alaska in historic times. Alaska has a complex tsunami history due to the varied tectonic regimes, its history of colonization by the Russians and Americans, and its geography of many isolated bays and islands. It is the one area of the U.S. which produces tsunamis capable of causing damage at far removed locations in the Pacific, including those most destructive to Hawaii and the U.S. west coast. Marigrams for Alaskan tsunamis. Tsunami travel time charts for Alaska. Extensive references. Place name index.

Tsunamis have been reported since ancient times. They have been documented, especially in Japan and the Mediterranean areas. The first recorded tsunami occurred off the cost of Syria in 2000 B.C. This work is a history of tsunamis in the U.S. and environs. Tsunamis, commonly called seismic sea waves -- or incorrectly, tidal waves -- have been responsible for at least 470 fatalities and several hundred million dollars in property damage in the U.S. and its territories. Major tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean region about once per decade. References. Illustrations.