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Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami Active

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center March 4, 2019

Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami from the 27 February 2010 M=8.8 subduction zone earthquake, offshore Bio-Bio, Chile

Viewpoint looks to the east

Viewpoint looks to the east from the Juan Fernández Islands toward Chile (in the distance). The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Viewpoint looks to the southwest

The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Viewpoint looks to the west

The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown. Note development of coastal trapped edge waves.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

View more information about the 2010 earthquake on the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program event page.

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Tsunami and Earthquake Research

Here you will find general information on the science behind tsunami generation, computer animations of tsunamis, and summaries of past field studies.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Subduction Zone Science
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Tsunami and Earthquake Research

Here you will find general information on the science behind tsunami generation, computer animations of tsunamis, and summaries of past field studies.
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Illustration of coastline where a disturbance has caused the ocean water to begin rippling.

Preliminary Simulations of Recent Tsunamis

A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
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Preliminary Simulations of Recent Tsunamis

A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
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Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami from the 27 February 2010 M=8.8 subduction zone earthquake, offshore Bio-Bio, Chile

Viewpoint looks to the east

Viewpoint looks to the east from the Juan Fernández Islands toward Chile (in the distance). The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Viewpoint looks to the southwest

The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Viewpoint looks to the west

The first 78 minutes of propagation is shown. Note development of coastal trapped edge waves.

Animation shows an cartoon of a coastal area, the ocean surface, and the seafloor, then waves develop and grow in size.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

View more information about the 2010 earthquake on the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program event page.

link
A mosque is left standing amid the rubble in Banda Aceh.

Tsunami and Earthquake Research

Here you will find general information on the science behind tsunami generation, computer animations of tsunamis, and summaries of past field studies.
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Subduction Zone Science
link

Tsunami and Earthquake Research

Here you will find general information on the science behind tsunami generation, computer animations of tsunamis, and summaries of past field studies.
Learn More
link
Illustration of coastline where a disturbance has caused the ocean water to begin rippling.

Preliminary Simulations of Recent Tsunamis

A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
By
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Deep Sea Exploration, Mapping and Characterization
link

Preliminary Simulations of Recent Tsunamis

A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
Learn More