Guide to Determining the Potential Tsunami Inundation

Report (2012)

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Copyright: © 2012 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan)
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01-10-2012

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English translation of a Japanese guideline, published by: Seacoast Office, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Coast Division, River Department, National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Abstract

The purpose of the guide is to provide guidance for determining the potential tsunami inundation, which becomes the basis for planning and implementing measures for developing tsunami-resilient communities. The guide summarizes the tsunami inundation simulation, an effective means of fulfilling the above purpose, and how to utilize it.