When the Indian Ocean tsunami struck Sumatra in 2004, nations around the world were shocked to learn that tsunamis, though rare, are a major threat to people and property. Tsunami researchers investigate these natural disasters in an attempt to forecast the threats they pose and avoid catastrophic damage. Through his work, tsunami researcher Vasily Titov helps save lives from the potentially devastating effects of tsunamis.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2010Stock # tst10_077_04_66Volume 077Issue 04