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Stephen Robert Miller, "Over the Seawall: Tsunamis, Cyclones, Drought, and the Delusion of Controlling Nature" (Island Press, 2023)

New Books in Japanese Studies

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The Purpose and Symbolism of Tsunami Walls

This chapter explores the intention of tsunami walls, which is not to stop massive waves but to provide a window for evacuation. It also discusses other measures like moving or elevating towns and utilizing natural fortifications to prevent future destruction.

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