Sedimentary deposits from the 2001 Peru tsunami

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center September 2001 (approx.)

Three photos showing cross-sections of sand and labeled with various features to show the structure of tsunami deposits.

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Top photo: Layered tsunami deposit overlying trample structures at Amecosupe.

Middle photo: Tsunami deposit at La Bajada overlying trampled beach sand.

Bottom photo: Tsunami deposit overlying mud layer at Pampa Grande.

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Preliminary Analysis of Sedimentary Deposits from the June 23, 2001 Peru Tsunami