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Comprehensive Glossary of Weather Terms for Storm Spotters
"This glossary contains weather-related terms that may be either heard or used by severe local storm spotters or spotter groups. Its purposes are 1) to achieve some level of standardization in the definitions of the terms that are used, and 2) provide a reference from which the meanings of any terms, especially the lesser-used ones, can be found. The idea is to allow smooth and effective communication between storm spotters and forecasters, and vice versa."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Inflation Adjusted Annual Tornado Running Total
This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Storm Prediction Center webpage offers interesting graphs showing the annual tornado trends. The webpage also gives an explanation of how tornado trends are calculated.
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Subsurface Monitor: Sharing Science from the Gulf Oil Spill Response, Issue 1, September 30, 2010
"Welcome to Subsurface Monitor, the newsletter of the subsurface oil monitoring program, an ongoing scientific collaboration in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Scientists from academic institutions, government agencies including NOAA, EPA, and USGS, and BP and other entities are working closely together to make certain that all oil that can be cleaned up is found and responded to in the proper manner."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010-09-30
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Approximate Oil Locations from May 2, 2010 to May 6, 2010: Including Forecast for May 7
This map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows the approximate oil locations from Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This information is from May 2, 2010 to May 6, 2010 and includes a forecast for May 7. The information on this map is "based on trajectories and overflight information."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010-05-06
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Risk Communication and Behavior: Best Practices and Research Findings
"This report reviews risk communication and public response research literature within the context of key episodic hazards relevant to NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] mission. It covers three weather hazards (tornado/severe wind, flood, and tropical cyclone), findings for general weather, and four other environmental hazards (tsunami, volcano, wildfire, and fisheries-related). These specific hazards were chosen for their relevance to NOAA's mission, priorities, and vision for the future. This report recommends best practices for risk communication relevant to NOAA practitioners. NOAA practitioners are not limited to management only. This report is also designed for forecasters, outreach coordinators, warning coordination meteorologists, communication directors, and other NOAA staff."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Brown, Vankita; Fauver, Stephanie; Geppi, Denna . . .
2016-04
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NIHHIS Quick Start Guide
"This resource provides information about identifying the factors that increases heat risk for some populations and directly addressing the risk by reducing exposure and vulnerability through adaptive actions and increased awareness. It includes a diagram illustrating the exposure pathways by which climate change affects human health, and discusses heat health for children, athletes, older adults, emergency responders, outdoor workers, and pets."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Drought of 1988 and Beyond
From the preface: "The extent, magnitude and impacts of the drought of 1988 in the United States and Canada were recently discussed at a seminar jointly organized by the National Climate Program Office (NCPO), Resources for the Future (RFF) and the Board of Atmospheric Sciences (BASC) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Information presented in this proceedings was drawn primarily from the seminar. Additional background material was provided by federal agencies, especially the Climate Analysis Center (CAC), the National Climate Data Center (NCDC) of NOAA, Regional Climate Centers (RCC), the Atmospheric Environmental Service (AES) of Canada, and the Congressional Research Service. [...] This proceedings focuses on the climatology of the drought over the North American continent, its historic context, and its relationship to global climate warming. The RCC's provided specific case studies of impacts at regional levels. A summary of Congressional actions related to the drought is also given."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1988-10-18
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2017 State of U.S. High Tide Flooding with a 2018 Outlook
"In 2017, the nation‐wide average annual frequency of high tide flooding as measured at 98 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tide gauge locations along U.S. coastlines hit an all‐time record of 6 flood days. More than a quarter (27) of the locations (Alaska sites were not included in this study) tied or broke their individual records for high tide flood days. [...] If high tide flooding in 2018 follows historical patterns, flooding will be most common during the winter (Dec‐Feb) along the West Coast and the northern section of Northeast Atlantic Coast in response to winter storms and more‐predictable monthly highest astronomical tides (predicted tides). Along the Gulf and along much of the Atlantic Coasts, flood patterns are less predictable and occur usually in response to weather effects. Flooding is, however, most common during the fall (Sep‐Nov) when the mean sea level cycle peaks, and more often during monthly highest predicted tides in some Southeast Atlantic locations. Breaking of annual flood records is to be expected next year and for decades to come as sea levels rise, and likely at an accelerated rate. Already, high tide flooding that occurs from a combination of high astronomical tides, typical winter storms and episodic tropical storms has entered a sustained period of rapidly increasing trends within about 2/3 of the coastal U.S. locations. Though year‐to‐year and regional variability exist, the underlying trend is quite clear: due to sea level rise, the national average frequency of high tide flooding is double what it was 30 years ago."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sweet, William (William VanderVeer); Marcy, Doug; Marra, John J. . . .
2018-06-06
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NOAA Shoreline Assessment Manual; 4th Edition
"NOAA's [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's] Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) is a center of expertise in preparing for, evaluating, and responding to threats to coastal and marine environments, which may include oil and chemical spills, releases from hazardous waste sites, and marine debris. OR&R is comprised of three divisions: Emergency Response, Assessment and Restoration, and Marine Debris. To fulfill its mission of protecting and restoring the nation's coastal and marine ecosystems and resources, OR&R: 1. Provides world-class scientific and technical support to prepare for and respond to oil and chemical releases. 2. Determines injuries to natural resources from spills and other hazards, then seeks damages for restoration to make the public whole.3. Protects and restores marine and coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs. 4. Works with communities to address critical local and regional coastal challenges."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2013-08
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NOAA Tsunami [website]
"A tsunami is a series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea floor, landslides, or volcanic activity. In the deep ocean, the tsunami wave may only be a few inches high. The tsunami wave may come gently ashore or may increase in height to become a fast moving wall of turbulent water several meters high. Although a tsunami cannot be prevented, the impact of a tsunami can be mitigated through community preparedness, timely warnings, and effective response. NOAA has primary responsibility for providing tsunami warnings to the Nation, and a leadership role in tsunami observations and research." This website offers a variety of information about tsunamis, from the basics to preparedness methods and hazard assessments. There are several links to other resources on the local, state, and national level.
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Visualizing the BP Oil Diaster
"The data used to create the spill image comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA releases a daily report detailing where the spill is going to be within the next 24 hours. They do this by collecting data from a number of sources, including satellite imagery and reports by trained observers who have made helicopter flights back and forth across the potentially affected areas. This data is entered into several leading computer models by NOAA oceanographers along with information about currents and winds in the gulf."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010
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Arctic Report Card: Update for 2009
"Issued annually, the Arctic Report Card is a timely source for clear, reliable and concise environmental information on the state of the Arctic, relative to historical time series records. Some of the essays are based upon updates to articles in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate in 2008. Material presented in the Report Card is prepared by an international team of scientists and is peer-reviewed by topical experts of the Climate Experts Group (AMAP) of the Arctic Council. The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) provides collaborative support through the delivery and editing of the biological elements of the Report Card. The audience for the Arctic Report Card is wide, including scientists, students, teachers, decision makers and the general public interested in Arctic environment and science. The web-based format facilitates future timely updates of the content."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2009
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Deadliest, Costliest, and Most Intense United States Tropical Cyclones from 1851 to 2006 (and Other Frequently Requested Hurricane Facts)
"This technical memorandum lists the deadliest tropical cyclones in the United States during 1851-2006 and the costliest tropical cyclones in the United States during 1900-2006. The compilation ranks damage, as expressed by monetary losses, in three ways: 1) contemporary estimates; 2) contemporary estimates adjusted by inflation to 2006 dollars; and 3) contemporary estimates adjusted for inflation and the growth of population and personal wealth (Pielke et al. 2007) to 2006 dollars. In addition, the most intense (i.e., major1 ) hurricanes to make landfall in the United States during the 156-year period are listed. Some additional statistics on United States hurricanes of this and previous centuries, and tropical cyclones in general, are also presented."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Rappaport, Edward N.; Landsea, Christopher W.; Blake, Eric S.
2007-04
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NOAA: Hurricane Basics
This document published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides general information about Hurricanes including their origin, life cycle and structure. "There is nothing like them in the atmosphere. Born in warm tropical waters, these spiraling masses require a complex combination of atmospheric processes to grow, mature, and then die. They are not the largest storm systems in our atmosphere or the most violent, but they combine these qualities as no other phenomenon does. [...]. Hurricanes cannot be controlled, but our vulnerability can be reduced through preparedness. Local decision makers must make difficult choices between public safety and possible economic losses when faced with a hurricane, but these decisions will be solid if they are based on an understanding of hurricanes, their hazards, the value and limitations of forecasts, and a good decision-making process."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1999-05
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Shorelines and Coastal Habitats in the Gulf of Mexico: Fact Sheet
"The effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on natural resources are dependent on multiple factors including oil composition, oil quantity, dispersal techniques, and contact with organisms. Broadly speaking, when offshore, impacts may occur in the upper meter or so of the water column, mid-level mixing layer (through dispersal of oil and toxic components) and at the sea floor. When onshore, impacts may occur to shorelines, nearshore waters, and coastal habitat. To help quantify the magnitude of impact and injures, modeling efforts will be supported through data collected during the spill."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010-04
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Other Significant Oil Spills in the Gulf of Mexico
"While there have been many oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico in past decades, six stand out for the amount of oil spilled, duration of the spill response, and/or resulting environmental impact: Ixtoc, Hurricane Katrina, Burmah Agate, Megaborg, Alvenus and Ocean 255."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010
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Impact of Crude Oil on Seafood
"Crude oil has the potential to taint seafood with flavors and odors imparted by exposure to hydrocarbon chemicals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the presence of hydrocarbons as a possible adulterant in seafood. The public should not be concerned about the safety of seafood they are buying at this time. The spill has not reached the coastal area and the seafood on the market has not been affected. The Federal and State governments have strong systems in place to test and monitor seafood safety and to prohibit harvesting from affected areas, keeping oiled products out of the market. NOAA Fisheries is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the States to ensure seafood safety. If managers determine that seafood may be affected, the next step is to assess whether seafood is tainted or contaminated to levels that could pose a risk to human health through consumption. NOAA conducts a combination of both sensory analysis (of tissue) and chemical analysis (of water, sediment, and tissue) to determine if seafood is safe following an oil spill. The results will be made [public] as soon as possible."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Fact Sheet
"One of the biggest industries in the Gulf of Mexico is the fishing (commercial and recreational). More than three million (3.2 million) recreational fishers took fishing trips in the GOM in 2008, totally 24 million fishing trips. In 2008, commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico harvested 1.27 million pounds of finfish and shellfish. Commercial fishermen earned $659 million in total landings revenue in 2008. Two of the largest commercial fishing operations in the Gulf of Mexico are red snapper and shrimp. Brown shrimp is the most important species in the U.S. Gulf fishery, with principal catches made from June through October."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2010-04
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Basic Pacific Tsunami Catalog and Database, 47 BC-2000 AD: Results of the First Stage of the Project
"A comprehensive Historical Tsunami Database for the Pacific region has been compiled as a result of the joint IUGG Tsunami Commission and ICG/ITSU Project 'Basic Catalog and Database' The project is directed to improve the situation with catalogization of historical tsunamis in the Pacific by means of organizing them in the form of a parametric tsunami catalog and database. Its final product will the multimedia CD ROM 'Tsunamis in the Pacific, 47 BC- 2000 AD,' containing all the meaningful historical tsunami data along with additional reference information related the tsunami problem in the Pacific. The main purpose of the first stage of the HTDB project was the initial collection of parametric data from all the available published tsunami catalogs and the original publications."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Gusiakov, V. K. (Viacheslav K.)
2001-08-07
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Priority Directions for Research on Tsunami Hazard Estimation: Cascadia Subduction Zone, Pacific Northwest Coast of North America
"Cascadia subduction zone tsunamis could conceivably cause the loss of tens of thousands of lives on t he Pacific Northwest coast of North America . Paleoseismic and other data support Cascadia earthquakes with moment magnitudes of -9, rupture lengths of ,-1000 km, and recurrence of 400-600 years; the last event was 301 years a go, so t he conditional probability of another occurring in the next 100 years is high. Hydrodynamic simulations depicting destructive potential of Cascadia tsunamis have been hindered chiefly by uncertainties in the earthquake source, rupture simulation methods, and lack of independent verification. Uncertainties in the hydrodynamic simulation methods and in oceanographic factors (e .g ., non•linear tidal effects) are also of concern; however , coseismic seafloor deformation is a much greater source of error. Research priorities should therefore be directed toward refinement of our knowledge of asperities, splay faults, total fault slip, and rupture simulation algorithms . Tsunami and fault dislocation simulations should be checked against coseismic deformation, inundation, water depth, and current velocities estimated independently from investigations of paleotsunami deposits and buried salt marsh soils. An organized interdisciplinary team effort operating within the framework of a comprehensive science plan is clearly needed. Leadership at the federal level in both Canada and the United States is the key to further progress."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Priest, George R.
2001-08-07
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Population at Risk from Natural Hazards
"Generally, coastal hazards can be defined as episodic or chronic destructive natural system events that affect coastal areas. A variety of such events regularly threaten the nation's coastal inhabitants. Severe meteorological events such as hurricanes, tropical cyclones and northeasters often bring high winds, storm surges, flooding and shoreline erosion that are particularly damaging to coastal areas. Other hazards, while not exclusively coastal, can pose special threats to coastal locations. For example, earthquakes are more likely to incur the catastrophic impacts of liquifaction in some coastal areas due to the unique geologic features of the coasts. Tsunamis, with their potentially devastating floods, are uniquely coastal events resulting from offshore earthquakes or volcanic activity. In addition to these special hazards, many coastal locations are subjected to the more widespread hazards that can have an impact on inland areas, such as riverine flooding, landslides, wildfires and tornadoes."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1998-07
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Reducing the Impacts of Coastal Hazards
"One of the explanations often provided for the significant increase in the amount of disaster damages is the population increase in hazard-prone locations, including coastal areas. Every year, more and more Americans are at risk from a variety of natural hazards that affect the coastal environment. In the past 30 years, there has been such explosive growth along the nation's coastal margins that today more than 50% of U.S. citizens live in the coastal zone. Many of these citizens build their homes, businesses, schools and hospitals in locations that are particularly vulnerable to catastrophic and chronic coastal hazards, such as hurricanes, severe storms, coastal erosion and tsunamis. National attention on disaster losses intensified with Hurricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, and the other major catastrophic events that followed in rapid succession, including Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Midwest floods in 1993 and the Northridge earthquake in 1994. In recent years, several hurricanes, including Opal, Marilyn, Iniki and Fran, have significantly affected the Southeast, Gulf, and Hawaiian and Caribbean coasts, while numerous storms and El Niño-induced events have pounded the West Coast. In addition, higher than average lake levels and coastal storms have resulted in destructive and costly flooding and erosion along the Great Lakes. The size and scope of these large-scale events have had a profound effect on public policy and perceptions concerning hazards and what can, or should, be done to minimize their impacts."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1998-07
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Tsunami Hazard Assessment in Oregon
"Tsunami hazard assessment in Oregon has proceeded by first completing a detailed inundation simulation of the Siletz Bay area where various model parameters were tested against estimates of inundation and run-up from prehistoric tsunami deposits. Reconnaissance-level inundation maps for the entire coastline were then produced to implement Senate Bill 379, which limits construction of critical and essential facilities in tsunami inundation zones. Detailed simulation based on three standardized Cascadia subduction zone earthquake sources have since been completed a Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside, Newport, Coos Bay, and Gold Beach. If funding is available, detailed inundation mapping will be accomplished for (in priority order, highest to lowest): (1) Alsea Bay (Waldport); (2) Rockaway Beach; (3) Sisuslaw estuary (Florence); (4) Nestucca Bay (Pacific City); (5) Coquille estuary (Bandon); and (6) Umpqua estuary (Winchester Bay- Reed sport). Each mapping project is done in close collaboration with the affected local governments. Maps of worst-case inundation are being completed for production of evacuation brochures in most communities, whether detailed inundation maps are available or not. The design and degree of conservatism employed in these evacuation maps is, again, worked out in close collaboration with local governments."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Priest, George R.; Baptista, Antonio M.; Myers, Edward P.
2001-08-07
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Inundation Maps for the State of California
"More than 20 tsunamis of different heights have impacted t he State of California in the past two centuries . While some earlier 19th century reports are subject to interpretation. there is little question that offshore seismic sources exist and could trigger tsunamis directly or through coseismically generated submarine landslides or slumps. Given the intense coastal land use and recreational activities along the coast, even a small hazard may pose high risk. California presents nontrivial challenges for assessing tsunami hazards, including a short historic record and the possibility of nearshore events with less than 20 min propagation times to the target coastlines. Here we present a brief history of earlier efforts to assess tsunami hazards in the state, and our methodology for developing the first generation inundation maps. Our results are based on worst case scenario events and suggest inundation heights up to 13 m. These maps are only to be used for emergency preparedness and evacuation planning."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Eisner, Richard K.; Borrero, Jose C.; Synolakis, Costas
2001-08-07
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CREST Project: Consolidated Reporting of Earthquakes and Tsunamis
"In 1997 the U.S. Geological Survey, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the five western states joined in a partnership to enhance t he quality and quantity of seismic data provided to the NOAA tsunami warning centers in Alaska and Hawaii. The project, named t he Consolidated Reporting of Earthquakes and Tsunamis (CREST), now provides the warning centers with real-time seismic data over dedicated communication links and the Internet from regional seismic networks monitoring earthquakes in the five western states, the U.S. National Seismic Network in Colorado) and from domestic and global seismic stations operated by other agencies. The goal of t he project is to reduce the time needed to issue a tsunami warning by providing the warning centers with high-dynamic range, broadband waveforms in near real-time. An additional goal is to reduce the likelihood of issuing false tsunami warnings by rapidly providing to the warning centers parametric information on earthquakes that could indicate their tsunamigenic potential, such as hypocenters, magnitudes) moment tensors, and shake distribution maps. At the end of the 5-year project new or upgraded field instrumentation will be installed at about 56 seismic stations in the five western states. Data from these instruments has been integrated into t he CREST network utilizing Earthworm software. The CREST system has significantly reduced the time needed to respond to teleseismic earthquakes. Notably, the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center responded to the 28 February 2001 Mw 6.8 Nisqually earthquake beneath Olympia ) Washington within 2 min) compared to an average response time of over 10 min for the previous 18 years."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Oppenheimer, D.; Bittenbinder, Alex; Bogaert, Barbara
2001-08-07
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Early Detection and Real-Time Reporting of Deep-Ocean Tsunamis
"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) Project is an effort of the U.S. National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP ) to develop an early tsunami detection and real-time reporting capability. Although seismic networks and coastal tide gauges are indispensable for assessing the hazard during an actual event, an improvement in the speed and accuracy of real-time forecasts of tsunami inundation for specific sites requires direct tsunami measurement between the source and a threatened community. Currently, only a network of real-time reporting, deep-ocean bottom pressure (BPR) stations can provide this capability. Numerous NOAA deployments of ever-improving prototype systems have culminated in the current operating network of DART stations in the North Pacific. DART data can be viewed online at http://tsunami.pmel.noaa. gov/dartqc/ WaveWatcher. Network coverage is presently limited to known tsunamigenic zones that threaten U.S. coastal communities. Because tsunamis can be highly directional, DART stations must be properly spaced to provide reliable estimates of the primary direction and magnitude of t he energy propagation. A method for detector siting will be presented that considers various tradeoffs between early tsunami detection, adequate source zone coverage, and DART system survivability. A proposed network will be presented that is designed to provide adequate coverage of tsunamis originating in source regions that threaten U.S. coastal communities: the Alaska Aleutian Subduction Zone, the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and the South American Seismic Zone."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Gonzalez, Frank I.; Bernard, E. N. (Eddie N.); Meinig, Christian
2001-08-07
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U.S. West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
"The U.S. West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WC/ATWC) was established in Palmer, Alaska in 1967 as a direct result of the great Alaskan earthquake that occurred in Prince William Sound on 27 March 1964. This earthquake alerted State and Federal officials to the need for a facility to provide timely and effective tsunami warnings and information for the coastal areas of Alaska. In 1982 the WC/ ATWC's area of responsibility (AOR) was enlarged to include the issuing of tsunami warnings to California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, for potential tsunamigeuic Earthquakes occurring in their coastal areas. In 1996 the responsibility was again expanded to include all Pacific-wide tsunamigenic sources which could affect the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska coasts."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sokolowski, Thomas J.
2001-08-07
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TsuInfo, a Tsunami Information Component of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program
"The TsuInfo Program was established in 1998 as an information delivery component of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. T he program's primary functions are to gather materials about tsunami hazard mitigation, to provide that information to local emergency managers and government officials in the at-risk coastal communities in the five Pacific states, and to promote communication within that hazard mitigation community. The Program is based at the Washington State Geological Survey library in Olympia, Washington. There, we have been rapidly acquiring books, articles, maps, videos, and other materials about tsunami mitigation and disaster management to support this program. The program's primary community tool is the newsletter, TsuInfo Alert, now issued bimonthly and available on Internet (http://www.wa.gov/dnr/htdocs/ger/tsindex.html). It includes news about Mitigation programs and events in the five Pacific States, original and reprinted articles about and tsunami hazard mitigation, and various program announcements. The TsuInfo Program has been successful and continues to grow. The newsletter is now sent, in print and (or) electronically, to over 300 sites in the five states and to their congressional delegations. We Continue to provide research and mitigation materials- including articles, videos, displays, and reprints to the local communities and program participants. Overall, this program continues to be a voice and a focus for tsunami hazard mitigation information in the Pacific states."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Manson, Connie; Walkling, Lee
2001-08-07
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Tsunami: Reduction of Impacts through Three Key Actions (TROIKA)
"A review of lessons learned from over 4000 deaths due to 11 destructive tsunamis in the past decade indicate that the three activities of hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation can effectively reduce the impact of tsunamis to coastal communities. These activities will be woven together into a coherent plan of action designed to help the global community threatened by tsunami hazards. An implementation plan will be presented describing the tree actions. 1. Hazard Assessment - Generating local and distant tsunami inundation maps for coastal communities using international accepted numerical model methodology. Estimates of coastal area susceptible to tsunami folding will be available from a network of modelers and data mangers who will be sharing community modeling tools via the internet. 2. Mitigation- Developing response plans for emergency managers, placing tsunami evacuation signs in threatened coastal areas, and maintaining a tsunami educational program for local residents and school systems. 3. Warning Guidance - Developing and deploying a network of early warning tsunami detection buoys in the world's seismically active coastal areas to complement the global network of real-time broadband seismometers and to supplement regional tsunami warning centers. The plan will include a schedule of implementation, costs, and possible option for funding."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Bernard, E. N. (Eddie N.)
2001-08-07
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Develop State/NOAA Coordination and Technical Support
"The 5-year review will look at developments in the local interactions between the National Weather Service (N\VS) Forecast Offices and county emergency managers, developments in the NOAA Weather Radio (N\VR) program, the use of the Emergency Managers Weather Information Network (EMWIN), and the development and distribution of the Historical Tsunami Database for the U.S. \Vest Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska) and the development of a 'TsunamiReady' community program for Alaska."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Hagemeyer, Richard
2001-08-07
