Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard and Risk Analysis

Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard and Risk Analysis by Katsuichiro Goda is an authoritative, practice-oriented resource for engineers, planners, and policymakers confronting tsunami threat in coastal regions worldwide. Clear and compelling, this book translates advanced probabilistic methods into actionable guidance for assessing tsunami hazard, estimating losses, and designing resilience interventions.

You’ll find rigorous explanations of probabilistic tsunami hazard analysis (PTHA), statistical modeling of tsunami sources, hazard curves and return periods, and integrated risk assessment approaches that combine inundation modeling with structural fragility and economic loss estimation. Case studies and examples contextualize techniques for regions prone to tsunamis—from Japan and the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and California—making the material geopolitically relevant and practical for global coastal planning.

Written by an expert in tsunami engineering, the text balances technical depth and real-world application. Engineers will appreciate detailed methodologies for hazard quantification and design-level decision making; emergency managers and urban planners will value tools for prioritizing mitigation and recovery investments; graduate students will find a clear pathway from theory to computational practice.

Whether you’re updating coastal building codes, conducting a regional risk assessment, or teaching advanced natural hazard courses, this volume equips you with robust probabilistic techniques and a strategic perspective on reducing tsunami risk. Enhance your professional library with a resource that bridges science, engineering, and policy.

Order your copy today to bring cutting-edge tsunami hazard and risk analysis into your projects and planning.

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