Table of Contents

General Tsunami Information

• Alaska Tsunami Warning Center : Near real-time tsunami informational bulletins
• The Physics of Tsunamis : How is a tsunami generated and how does it propagate?
• A Survey of Great Tsunamis : How have tsunamis affected humans?
• The Tsunami Warning System : How are people in coastal areas warned about tsunamis?
• Tsunami Hazard Mitigation : How can you protect yourself from a tsunami?
  
  

Tsunami Survey and Research Information

• Recent Tsunami Events : Multimedia documentations of recent, significant tsunamis
• Tsunami Research : Information about ongoing tsunami research
  
  

Miscellaneous Information

• Related WWW Sites : On-line information about tsunamis, earthquakes, and other natural disasters
• This site has recieved several awards for its content including:
  • Ranebow Award
    • a site dedicated to "Citing the best on the net"
  • Web Book Award
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  • Times Pick Award
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Background on the Development of Tsunami!

• Acknowledgments : The people and organizations who have made this project possible
• Motivation : The impetus for this project
• Design : Document design considerations