Community exposure to tsunami hazards in California
By: Nathan J. Wood, Jamie Ratliff, and Jeff Peters
Contributors: Ratliff, Jamie, author; Peters, Jeff, author; California Emergency Management Agency; California Geological Survey; Geological Survey (U.S.)
Series: Scientific investigations report (USGS) -- 2012-5222; Scientific investigations report -- 2012-5222
Publisher: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Reston, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 49
Subjects: Tsunamis; Planning; Tsunami hazard zones; Population; Emergency management
Description: Inspired by recent catastrophic tsunamis, the authors have graphically presented the results of their research through color maps and photographs depicting the 94 cities in 20 counties located in tsunami-prone areas up and down the California coast. Charts and data tables classify the at-risk populations as permanent residents, estimated visitors, and commuting employees. As a benchmark for measuring the danger level to individual communities, the authors have developed a composite index number, derived from the amount of developed land and the number of people and businesses.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed on May 14, 2013).

"Prepared in cooperation with the California Emergency Management Agency and the California Geological Survey."

Includes bibliographical references (Pages 44-46).