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Modelling tsunamis

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Adrian Constantin, Professor Robin Johnson

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Abstract

We doubt the relevance of soliton theory to the modelling of tsunamis, and present a case in support of an alternative view. Although the shallow-water equations do provide, we believe, an appropriate basis for this phenomenon, an asymptotic analysis of the solution for realistic variable depths, and for suitable background flows, is essential for a complete understanding of this phenomenon. In particular we explain how a number of tsunami waves can arrive at a shoreline. © 2006 IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Author(s): Constantin A, Johnson RS

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General

Year: 2006

Volume: 39

Issue: 14

Pages: L215-L217

ISSN (print): 0305-4470

ISSN (electronic): 1751-8121

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0305-4470/39/14/L01

DOI: 10.1088/0305-4470/39/14/L01

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