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This session specifically addresses scientific studies of topics such as tsunami generation mechanisms, damage to coastal environments, and geological relics of historical tsunamis. Scientists who study Geology, Sedimentology, Geomorphology, Seismology, and Ecology are particularly welcome to attend this session.
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| Coastal erosion caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami (Pakarang Cape, southwestern Thailand) |
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This session specifically addresses technology and engineering for modeling and assessing natural hazards, their damage estimation, and their detection. Especially, reports of research related to remote sensing and GIS analysis will be eagerly welcomed.
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| Satellite image of Aceh, Sumatra Island, Indonesia: before (left) and after (right) the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami (provided by Digital Globe) | ||
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This third session specifically examines practical technologies, such as structures or green belts, used to reduce tsunami hazards, in addition to integrated mitigation measures combining information and activities of public awareness and education.
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| Integrated Disaster Mitigation | |
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| Illustration of tsunami damage resulting from the 1896 Meiji Sanriku Earthquake Tsunami |