Comparison of 2004 and 2005 earthquakes and initial tsunami wavefields

3-D comparisons of Indonesian earthquakes, top showing 2004 event and bottom showing 2005 event.

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Detailed Description

Comparison of the 2004 Sumatra-Andaman (top) and 2005 northern Sumatra (bottom) earthquakes in terms of the initial tsunami wavefield. View to the northwest.

Details

Image Dimensions: 1287 x 1527

Location Taken: US

Credits

Eric Geist, Geophysicist, USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center