Mitigation Strategies Based on Local Tsunami Effects

Mitigation is the translation of direct and interactive vulnerabilities into public policies to reduce risks; such mitigation policies tend to be multi-faceted. Communities vulnerable to tsunami impacts generally have administrative structures and planning procedures that can be adapted to guide land use and building practices in the hazard zone. To be effective, however, these policies and regulations must be based on a clear understanding of local tsunami effects, including both direct and interactive characteristics.