Tsunamis and tsunami warning: Recent progress and future prospects
Published Date: 2/2/2021
Source: phys.org
Tsunamis are one of the most destructive disasters in the ocean. Large tsunamis are mostly generated by earthquakes, and they can propagate across the ocean without significantly losing energy. During the shoaling process in coastal areas, the wave amplitude increases dramatically, causing severe life loss and property damage. There have been frequent tsunamis since the 21st century, drawing the attention of many countries on the study of tsunami mechanisms and warning. Tsunami records also play an essential role in deriving earthquake rupture models in subduction zones.