deposits

English translation: dirt left by tsunami

22:42 Aug 29, 2016

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Science - Geology

English term or phrase: deposits

The maximum tsunami height shown by the deposits was 4 m.

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Tsunami height assumptions were increased from sea level +3.1 m to sea level +5.7 m in 2002, and increased again to sea level +6.1 m in 2009 to “address uncertainties in the calculated values based on improved assessment methods developed by the seismic and tsunami experts associated with the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)”.15 Seawater pumps were accordingly raised in 2002 and 2009. In order to validate the Jogan tsunami assumptions, TEPCO further arranged studies in 2009 and 2010, performing “core borings at five locations near the Daiichi and Daini sites”.

Does it mean sediments?

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Selected answer:dirt left by tsunami

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I think it means dirt (soil) left by tsunami.

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Very vivid photo!
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dirt left by tsunami

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Very vivid photo!

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