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Filtering by: Advisor Ayres, James W. Academic Affiliation Geosciences Degree Name Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Vulnerability of port and harbor communities to earthquake and tsunami hazards in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:

Wood, Nathan J.

Abstract:

Earthquakes a . tsunamis pose significant threats to port and harbor communities in the Pacific Northwest. Developing effective mitigation and preparedness plans requires a comprehensive understanding of community vulnerability. Research presented here focuses on the vulnerability of ports and harbors to earthquake and tsunami hazards and includes a regional study...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami : tourism impacts and recovery progress in Thailand’s marine national parks

Creator:

Meprasert, Somrudee

Abstract:

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami raised concern among marine park managers and hazard mitigation professionals about the significant impact of major coastal hazards on marine park natural resources and ecosystems. The main reason for this concern is the strong linkage of marine parks and their rich assortment of ecosystem services...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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______________________________ James W. Good Gordon E. Matzke The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami raised concern among marine