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Scientists & Thinkers: Brian Atwater.

Authors :
Nash, J. Madeleine
Source :
Time International (South Pacific Edition); 4/18/2005, Issue 15, p96-97, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article presents information on Brian Atwater, a geologist and a scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey. He focuses on the unknown origin of tsunami that inflicted widespread damage across the Indian Ocean and killed more than 200,000 people in 2004. He found that violent earthquakes that transform forests and marshes into barren mudflats are also responsible for the tsunamis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08180628
Issue :
15
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Time International (South Pacific Edition)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
23513092