Coastal Perspectives Lecture Series
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021; 7:30 p.m.
Beverly Goodman, Ph.D., Department Head, Department of Marine Geosciences, Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa
Ancient Tsunamis in the Mediterranean: How Past Disasters Save Lives Today
Coastlines are an idyllic place to live, both today and in the past. Unfortunately, they are also highly dynamic and vulnerable; particularly in light of rising sea-level, increasing storm activity and magnitude, coastal retreat, erosion, and tsunamis. In most of the world, however, no historical records of tsunamis exist, and therefore a false sense of security prevails. This talk focuses on solutions to this knowledge gap, utilizing a combination of underwater archaeological, geological, and modeling techniques to allow for more informed coastal disaster preparation and management strategies.
For more information, contact: Jamie Vaudrey at CoastalPerspectives@uconn.edu