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Preliminary simulation of Mexico tsunami

Detailed Description

Preliminary simulation of the tsunami from the September 8, 2017 M=8.1 intermediate-depth earthquake offshore of Chiapas, Mexico. Viewpoint looking to the southwest. The first 4 hours of propagation is shown.

Please note: the program used to create these simulations does not model nonlinear and breaking effects as waves travel into shallow water. Wave heights have been exaggerated to make details easier to see.

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