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  • Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systemsby Johannes Falnes

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 49.00

    This book examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems. With a focus on linear analysis of low-amplitude waves, the text is designed to convey a thorough understanding of wave interactions. Graduate students and researchers will find it an excellent source of wave energy theory and application. more...

  • Tsunamisby Linda Maria Koldau

    C.H. Beck 2013; US$ 8.61

    Hauptbeschreibung Tsunamis haben nicht nur zu Weihnachten 2004 Hunderttausenden Menschen das Leben gekostet. Linda Maria Koldau erklärt, wie immer wieder Riesenwellen durch unterseeische Erdbeben und Hangrutschungen, Vulkanausbrüche und Meteoriteneinschläge entstehen, und schildert spannend die größten Tsunamis der Weltgeschichte: von der Storegga-Rutschung... more...

  • Discover the Oceansby Lauri Berkenkamp; Chuck Forsman

    Nomad Press 2009; US$ 13.95

    From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world?s oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring... more...

  • Can Squid Fly?by Tony Rice

    Bloomsbury Publishing 2012; US$ 15.99

    Using a question and answer format, this entertaining narrative addresses a multitude of general interest questions about the sea, sea life, seabirds and man’s relationship with the sea. Have you ever wondered: Does drinking seawater drive you mad?; Do fish drink water?; Does anything eat jellyfish?; How do flying fish fly?; Why do icebergs float?... more...

  • Oceanography And Marine Biology: Volume 35by Alan Ansell; R. N. Gibson; Margaret Barnes

    CRC Press 1997; US$ 199.95

    The series is an essential reference text for research workers and students in all fields of marine science and related subjects. An ever increasing interest in oceanography and environmental issues makes it especially relevant. more...

  • Tsunamisby Kenji Satake

    Springer 2006; US$ 189.99

    A timely review of state-of-the-art tsunami research, covering case studies and recent developments from various approaches. Provides a practical guide to improving operational tsunami warning systems and mitigating coastal hazard from tsunamis. more...

  • Breaking Ocean Wavesby Eugene A. Sharkov

    Springer 2007; US$ 179.99

    Represents a comprehensive description of the physical findings of an investigation into the spatio-temporal characteristics of the gravity of breaking waves and the foam activity in open sea by methods and instruments of optical and microwave remote sensing. more...

  • Tsunamiby Edward Bryant

    Springer 2008; US$ 189.99

    In the last three years, there have been three large tsunamis in the Indian Ocean, most notably the notorious one which struck on 26 December 2004 and killed more than 238,000 people. It was generated by one of the largest recorded earthquakes in the last 100 years. Such events occur about four times per century, mainly in the Pacific Ocean. Few scientists... more...

  • Extreme Ocean Wavesby Efim N. Pelinovsky; C. Kharif

    Springer 2008; US$ 129.99

    Extreme, freak or rogue waves are produced by a number of physical mechanisms that focus the water-wave energy into a small area, due to wave instability, chaotic behaviour, dispersion (frequency modulation), refraction (presence of variable currents or bottom topography), soliton interactions, etc. During the past thirty years a number of physical... more...

  • Tsunamisby Timothy M. Kusky

    Infobase Publishing 2008; US$ 47.40

    Discusses the many aspects of the generation, movement, and effects of tsunamis. This book includes analysis of the triggering mechanisms for tsunamis, the physics and historical effects, the various warning systems, and individual cases of tsunamis around the world. It features black-and-white photographs and illustrations. more...