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Characteristics of tsunami damages are introduced through examples of post-tsunami survey results. Survey method is explained with the theory. After explanations for matters to be attended in field survey, survey exercise is conducted.

Yoshinori SHIGIHARA

1 day(s)

(1) Examples of tsunami damages

1. Human damage
2. Structure
   - Building
   - Bridge
3. Fishery and agriculture
4. Environment
   - Coastal erosion
   - Spread of oil

(2) Survey method and the theory

1. Camera and GPS
2. Level survey
   - Equipment
   - Field note
3. Tide-level correction

(3) Matters to be attended in field survey

1. Variety of tsunami trace
2. Selection of tsunami trace
3. Reliability

(4) Exercise

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