Tsunami Impact and Coastal Islands (IMAGE) University of Southern California Caption This model shows the impact of coastal islands on a tsunami's height. Credit Courtesy of Jose Borrero/eCoast/USC Usage Restrictions For use in news articles only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.