In January, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists traveled to countries on the Indian Ocean to study sediment deposited by the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004. They hope to gain knowledge that will help them to identify ancient tsunami deposits in the geologic record—which extends much farther into the past than written records—and so compile a history of tsunamis that can be used to assess a region's future tsunami risk.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2005 |
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Title | USGS scientists study sediment deposited by 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Sound Waves: Coastal science and research news from across the USGS |
Index ID | 70185070 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center |