Title :
Numerical Simulation of Complex Tsunami Behavior
Author :
Lynett, Patrick J. ; Lui, P.
Author_Institution :
Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
Field observations alone rarely offer a complete picture of a tsunami´s nearshore impact, and they´re useful mainly in areas where tsunamis have already hit. Tsunami modeling is thus crucial to understanding and preparing for tsunami inundation. Recent research offers compelling examples of how basic modeling approaches can enhance our understanding of tsunami generation and propagation.
Keywords :
earthquake engineering; geophysics computing; solid modelling; tsunami; complex tsunami behavior; field observations; numerical simulation; tsunami generation; tsunami inundation; tsunami modeling; tsunami nearshore impact; tsunami propagation; Computational modeling; Earthquakes; Mathematical model; Numerical models; Sea surface; Surface waves; Tsunami; Tsunami; and scientific computing; coupled; hybrid; inundation; simulation; turbulence;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2011.22
