Geomorphic (and seismologic) perspective on the proposed OSU Marine Studies Initiative (MSI) building at Hatfield.
A history via media coverage and social media:
http://www.osualum.com/s/359/file_lib/1/50/02_ed_said_marine_studies_201408_635442327215307108.pdf (OSU visioning)
http://www.osufoundation.org/s/359/foundation/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=34&pgid=4545 (follow the money)
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/sea-change-osu-building-interdisciplinary-marine-studies-program/article_c90504bb-8a99-5c62-8cb5-b26a2b0e0ba9.html (Marine Studies Initiative)
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/panel-debates-marine-studies-building/article_b9cb448f-8484-56ea-b19c-c58db912b0cb.html (panel discussion)
http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/aug/osu-announces-location-new-marine-studies-building-newport (New building)
https://atquake.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/a-lot-of-opinions-how-about-some-facts-regarding-the-osu-building-in-the-tsunami-zone/ (a reality/geology check)
http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/oct/tsunami-safety-panel-oversee-construction-marine-studies-building-student-housing (oversight panel creation)
http://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-state-university-marine-center-tsunami/ (oversight concerns)
Video of tsunami inundation, Japan 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlRKOb4cyU