Walter C. Dudley

Tsunami! (Second Edition) is written from a Hawaiian Islands perspective, but includes tsunamis from around the world. A large portion of the book is devoted to recounting the experiences of individuals who witnessed a tsunami firsthand. Many of the stories survivors shared have been intertwined by the authors, providing a panoramic view of the cataclysmic events.

In addition to the collection of personal experiences, the reader will find a "simplified summary of recent (pre-1999) tsunami research findings," a discussion of the development of warning systems and big picture view of tsunamis on earth through the millennia.

The authors have included a large number of illustrations depicting the destruction and tragedy caused by various tsunamis. For the reader inclined to further research the topic, the book includes a dozen pages of references in a bibliography and suggested readings.… (mehr)