Locally generated tsunamis in hawaii: a low cost, real time warning system with world wide applications
Walker DA and Cessaro RK. 2002. Locally generated tsunamis in hawaii: a low cost, real time warning system with world wide applications. Science of Tsunami Hazards. 20(4):177-186
Cellular runup detectors have been installed along those coastlines of the island of Hawaii that have been frequently inundated by locally generated tsunamis. These devices provide for near instantaneous (i.e., less than 1 minute) warnings of locally generated tsunamis. Principal components of the detectors are cellular transceivers and water sensors. Because of the extensive use of these devices throughout the security industry, they are extremely reliable and cost effective. Such instruments could be useful in the measurement of tsunami runups in coastal areas of the world with cellular coverage. As satellite versions of the cellular transceivers become available, eventual coverage areas threatened by tsunamis, storm surges, and flash floods may be possible.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Walker, Daniel; Cessaro, Robert
- Units
- HAVO , KAHO , KALA , PUHE , PUHO
- Keywords
- Geology, Hawaii, Tsunami