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Tsunami Geologic Data Repository by Harry Yeh, Oregon State University Connie Manson, American Geological Institute Vladimir Veytser, formerly of the San Diego Super Computing Center Introduction Traditionally, geologic field data of tsunamis are collected by individuals. The same individuals analyze their own data and the results are then reported. The original data collected are often kept by the individuals and difficult to share with others. Recent advances in information technology (IT) have changed the way we perform research. The utilization of IT enables the research field to move from traditional individual research mode to collaboratory. A central data repository of the data has clear benefits to the broad research community. It would foster collaborative research and encourage the use and analysis of the data from varying perspectives in a variety of disciplines. The data could be used to test or validate new technologies or theories. By preserving and migrating the data to adapt to advances in IT, the data would continue to be available to researchers in the future. For example, a remote sensing expert could use tsunami deposit data for his/her interpretation of satellite images. Numerical and analytical modelers may use tsunami scour data for their validation. Data collected and analyzed for the recent 2004 Great Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunamis can be re-analyzed, possibly leading to a new discovery in the future with the new technology and understanding. Furthermore, collected data can be utilized for the development of the effective outreach and education tools. Today’s research investment for the rare and precious field data can be utilized and harvested effectively. It is emphasized that the above IT benefits are not only for geological data but also apply to any data in any scientific field, although in this report we focus on tsunami data related in geological science. Existing Opportunities for the Data Depository There are several on-g