Preliminary Simulations of Recent Tsunamis
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October 31, 2017
A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
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Our field work helps inform coastal planning, protection, and resiliency
Choose a date and location to learn about the tsunami and to watch the animation:
- September 8, 2017, Mexico
- March 11, 2011, Japan
- October 25, 2010, Indonesia
- February 27, 2010 Chile
- September 29, 2009, Samoa
- April 1, 2007, Solomon Islands
- December 26, 2004 and March 28, 2005 tsunamis, Sumatra
- June 23, 2001, Peru
- July 17, 1998, Papua New Guinea
- April 18, 1906, San Francisco
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Learn more about tsunami and earthquake research at the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center.
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.
Tsunami Record from the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Shortly after the Great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, a sea level disturbance (tsunami) was recorded at the Presidio tide gauge station in San Francisco (the station is now located nearby at Ft. Point). What type of mechanism (earthquake rupture, landslide, other) generated the tsunami recorded at the Presidio tide gauge station?
Preliminary Analysis of the April 2007 Solomon Islands Tsunami, Southwest Pacific Ocean
Information focused on geologic aspects of the April 2007 disaster.
Preliminary simulations of the 2011 Japan tsunami
Preliminary simulations of the tsunami from the March 11, 2011 M=9.1 subduction zone earthquake offshore of Honshu, Japan.
Preliminary simulation of the 2017 Mexico tsunami
Preliminary simulation of the tsunami from the September 8, 2017 M=8.1 intermediate-depth earthquake offshore of Chiapas, Mexico
Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami
Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami from the 27 February 2010 M=8.8 subduction zone earthquake, offshore Bio-Bio, Chile
Preliminary simulation of the 2010 tsunami in Indonesia
Preliminary simulation of the tsunami from the October 25, 2010 M=7.7 subduction zone earthquake offshore of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Tsunami Generation from the 2004 M=9.1 Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake
The December 26, 2004 magnitude (M) 9.1 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake occurred along a tectonic subduction zone in which the India Plate, an oceanic plate, is being subducted beneath the Burma micro-plate, part of the larger Sunda plate. The boundary between the downgoing and overriding plates of the subduction zone is marked by the Sunda Trench above. Here we provide a brief overview of the tectonic...
Preliminary Analysis of the 2009 Samoa Tsunami
The tsunami that was triggered by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on September 29, 2009, caused significant damage and loss of life on Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga. In the hopes that disasters such as this can be minimized in the future, we attempt to understand the mechanism and impact of this tsunami. The information presented here is focused on geologic aspects of the disaster.
Preliminary Analysis of the Tsunami Generated by the June 23, 2001 Peru Earthquake
A preliminary analysis of the tsunami generated by the June 23, 2001 Peru earthquake is presented here.
Descriptive Model of the July 17, 1998 Papua New Guinea Tsunami
The tsunami that struck New Guinea on July 17, 1998 was the most devastating tsunami since the 1976 Moro Gulf, Philippines, tsunami and may surpass that event (Lockridge and Smith, 1984; Satake and Imamura, 1995). The high reported runups and the tremendous loss of life are of great concern to all, including the international scientific community. Scientists closely examined this event in hopes of...
A collection of computer simulations of significant tsunamis.
Field Studies
Field Studies
Our field work helps inform coastal planning, protection, and resiliency
Choose a date and location to learn about the tsunami and to watch the animation:
- September 8, 2017, Mexico
- March 11, 2011, Japan
- October 25, 2010, Indonesia
- February 27, 2010 Chile
- September 29, 2009, Samoa
- April 1, 2007, Solomon Islands
- December 26, 2004 and March 28, 2005 tsunamis, Sumatra
- June 23, 2001, Peru
- July 17, 1998, Papua New Guinea
- April 18, 1906, San Francisco
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Learn more about tsunami and earthquake research at the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center.
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.
Tsunami Record from the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Shortly after the Great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, a sea level disturbance (tsunami) was recorded at the Presidio tide gauge station in San Francisco (the station is now located nearby at Ft. Point). What type of mechanism (earthquake rupture, landslide, other) generated the tsunami recorded at the Presidio tide gauge station?
Preliminary Analysis of the April 2007 Solomon Islands Tsunami, Southwest Pacific Ocean
Information focused on geologic aspects of the April 2007 disaster.
Preliminary simulations of the 2011 Japan tsunami
Preliminary simulations of the tsunami from the March 11, 2011 M=9.1 subduction zone earthquake offshore of Honshu, Japan.
Preliminary simulation of the 2017 Mexico tsunami
Preliminary simulation of the tsunami from the September 8, 2017 M=8.1 intermediate-depth earthquake offshore of Chiapas, Mexico
Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami
Preliminary simulations of the 2010 Chilean tsunami from the 27 February 2010 M=8.8 subduction zone earthquake, offshore Bio-Bio, Chile
Preliminary simulation of the 2010 tsunami in Indonesia
Preliminary simulation of the tsunami from the October 25, 2010 M=7.7 subduction zone earthquake offshore of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Tsunami Generation from the 2004 M=9.1 Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake
The December 26, 2004 magnitude (M) 9.1 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake occurred along a tectonic subduction zone in which the India Plate, an oceanic plate, is being subducted beneath the Burma micro-plate, part of the larger Sunda plate. The boundary between the downgoing and overriding plates of the subduction zone is marked by the Sunda Trench above. Here we provide a brief overview of the tectonic...
Preliminary Analysis of the 2009 Samoa Tsunami
The tsunami that was triggered by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on September 29, 2009, caused significant damage and loss of life on Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga. In the hopes that disasters such as this can be minimized in the future, we attempt to understand the mechanism and impact of this tsunami. The information presented here is focused on geologic aspects of the disaster.
Preliminary Analysis of the Tsunami Generated by the June 23, 2001 Peru Earthquake
A preliminary analysis of the tsunami generated by the June 23, 2001 Peru earthquake is presented here.
Descriptive Model of the July 17, 1998 Papua New Guinea Tsunami
The tsunami that struck New Guinea on July 17, 1998 was the most devastating tsunami since the 1976 Moro Gulf, Philippines, tsunami and may surpass that event (Lockridge and Smith, 1984; Satake and Imamura, 1995). The high reported runups and the tremendous loss of life are of great concern to all, including the international scientific community. Scientists closely examined this event in hopes of...