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Statistical Simulation of Boxing Day Tsunami of The Indian Ocean and a Predictive Equation for Beach Run up Heights Based on Work-Energy Theorem

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Authors: Muraleedharan, G. 1 ; Sinha, Mourani 1 ; Rao, A. D. 1 ; Murty, T. S. 2 ; 

Source: Marine Geodesy, Volume 29, Number 3, July-September 2006, pp. 223-231(9)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01490410600939215

The tsunami similar to the one that has occurred in December 26, 2004 (Boxing Day Tsunami) in the Indian Ocean is simulated using the expression derived from Modified Weibull Distribution (for maximum wave height simulation) for extreme wave height predictions. The tuning coefficient plays a significant role in estimating the tsunami heights at various stages. It follows well defined mathematical laws at different stages. It is time dependent in the first three stages and depth dependent in the last two stages. The beach run-up heights estimated by the expression derived from the work-energy relation are comparable with observed values with reasonable accuracy.

Keywords: Tsunami; beach run-up; extreme wave height; height prediction; modified weibull; turning coefficient

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, Delhi, India 2: Civil Engineering Department, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Publication date: 01 July 2006

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