on March 27, 2024
Assessing the Probability of a Future Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Earthscience Analysis
Tsunami1. Seismicity in the Philippines: Understanding the Risk The Philippines is located in a seismically active region known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is characterized by a high degree of tectonic activity. This makes the country prone to earthquakes, with several major fault systems running through the archipelago. The complex tectonic setting of
on November 25, 2023
Unprecedented Heights: The Record-Breaking Tsunami That Defied Altitude Limits
TsunamiHighest land elevation ever reached by a tsunami (record) Tsunami Introduction Tsunamis are powerful natural disasters that can cause devastating damage along the world’s coastlines. These massive waves are typically generated by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or submarine landslides. While tsunamis are commonly associated with coastal regions, their effects can extend beyond the immediate coastline.
on June 2, 2023
Revisiting the Applicability of the Iribarren Criteria to Tsunamis
TsunamiThe Iribarren number, also known as the surf similarity parameter, is a dimensionless parameter used to describe the interaction between waves and beaches. The Iribarren Criteria, based on this number, is a widely used guideline for determining whether waves break as spilling or plunging waves. This criterion has been used extensively in coastal engineering to
on October 2, 2022
Would epicenters in less-deep areas of ocean tend to reduce the impact of a resulting tsunami somehow (wave “breaks” before getting there?)
TsunamiAsked by: Mike Burrell What is the largest tsunami possible? Tsunamis generally reach a maximum vertical height onshore, called a run-up height, of no more than 100 feet above sea level. A notable exception was the 1958 tsunami triggered by a landslide in a narrow bay on Alaska’s coast. Its over 1,700-foot wave was the