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Area of Science:

  • Geophysics and Tsunami Science
  • Earthquake and Volcanic Hazards
  • Oceanography

Background:

  • This topical issue,
  • Sixty Years of Modern Tsunami Science, Volume 2: Challenges,
  • compiles fifteen papers on advancements in tsunami research.

Discussion:

  • The collection includes a general introduction and summaries of all contributions.
  • Papers are organized into general topics and regional studies.
  • Regional focuses include the Northern Pacific, Southeast Pacific, Southwest Pacific and Indonesia, and Mediterranean regions.

Key Insights:

  • The volume synthesizes key challenges and findings in modern tsunami science.
  • It provides a comprehensive overview of tsunami research across diverse geographical areas.
  • Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of tsunami hazard assessment and mitigation.

Outlook:

  • Future research directions in tsunami science are implicitly addressed through the identified challenges.
  • The regional analyses offer insights into localized tsunami phenomena and their impacts.
  • Continued international collaboration is essential for advancing tsunami preparedness and response.