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Discovery of ancient underwater landslide could help Middle Eastern nations realize tsunami hazards

Researchers have discovered evidence of a 500-year-old landslide and associated tsunami in the Gulf of Aqaba, which could have implications for coastline development in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The study predicts that future movement of the seabed might trigger more tsunamis in the region.

SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 24, 2022
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New analysis of tsunami deposits paints a clearer picture of Sanriku's past

A new radiocarbon dating method has been developed to accurately date tsunami deposits, offering insights into past disasters and their frequency. Researchers have found that giant tsunamis have occurred at intervals of 100-200 years since the 1611 Keicho Oshu Tsunami.

SourceTohoku University·JournalQuaternary Science Reviews·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 3, 2022

Tsunamis’ magnetic fields are detectable before sea level change

A new study finds that the magnetic field generated by a tsunami can be detected a few minutes before changes in sea level, which could improve tsunami warning systems. The researchers used real-world data from two tsunamis to confirm this relationship and provide valuable insights for improving tsunami source models.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth·DateDec 21, 2021
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Earthquake depth impacts potential tsunami threat

Researchers discovered a connection between earthquake characteristics and tsunami size, finding that shallow rupture can produce larger tsunamis. This study suggests reevaluating the use of earthquake magnitude in estimating tsunami threats.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 17, 2021

Previously unrecorded Chilean tsunami identified

A large earthquake off the coast of south-central Chile in 1737 may have caused a substantial tsunami that was absent from historical records. Researchers analyzed sediments and found evidence of widespread sandy layers, dating to the same time as the earthquake, similar to deposits made by tsunami waves in other areas.

SourceNorthumbria University·JournalNature·TypeNews article·DateDec 9, 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Geologists look to past for answers on future tsunami threats

Researchers are using geological history to better understand tsunami hazards and improve predictions of future events. A recent study in north-central Chile found geologic evidence of a 1922 tsunami, providing valuable insights into the region's tsunami risk.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Geoscience·DateSep 2, 2021

Tree rings from old growth Douglas-firs on the Oregon Coast show evidence of 1700 tsunami

A study published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences analyzed tree rings from old-growth Douglas-firs on the Oregon Coast, revealing reduced growth following the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 1700. The findings confirm modeling of the quake's reach and provide insight into the impact of tsunamis on trees.

SourceOregon State University·JournalNatural Hazards and Earth System Sciences·DateAug 23, 2021

Earthquake forecasts move a step closer to reality

Scientists aim to develop computer models that can forecast earthquake chances and impact, like weather forecasting. The project will also train students and researchers from diverse backgrounds to work on computational geoscience.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·DateAug 9, 2021

New model simulates the tsunamis caused by iceberg calving

A new model has been developed to simulate the correlation between iceberg size and tsunami amplitude, providing insight into glacial rupture mechanisms. The study's results can refine sea-level rise predictions and provide detailed information about icebergs' mass loss.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateJun 21, 2021
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The Science of tsunamis

Researchers from University of California - Santa Barbara create model to couple dynamics of landslides and tsunami generation, predicting wave amplitude based on initial column geometry and water depth.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics·DateJun 21, 2021

Resilience of fisheries following Tohoku tsunami

A small Japanese fishing community recovered from the 2011 Tohoku tsunami through cooperative activity, including joint operations and fixed-net fishing. This phenomenon challenges the 'disaster utopia' concept, which suggests temporary collaborative behavior after emergencies.

SourceTohoku University·JournalDisaster Prevention and Management An International Journal·DateMay 27, 2021

Newly published data provides clearer picture of volcano collapse

New data on Anak Krakatau volcano flank collapse provides a clearer picture of the event, which triggered a devastating tsunami in Indonesia. The research used synthetic aperture radar images, field observations, and aerial photographs to create a more accurate model of the volcano before and after it collapsed.

SourceUniversity of Rhode Island·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 17, 2021
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Strong quake, small tsunami

A recent study by GEOMAR scientists has provided a comprehensive understanding of the northern Chilean subduction zone, shedding light on the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis. The data set, obtained through a unique deployment of ocean-bottom seismometers, revealed that aftershocks were located both beneath and above the p...

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 11, 2021
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Contrary to previous belief, strike-slip faults can generate large tsunamis

A new study explains that strike-slip faults, which were previously believed to trigger only small tsunamis, can generate unusually large waves like the devastating Palu tsunami in 2018. Researchers discovered a mechanism for these massive tsunamis to form, suggesting other coastal cities may need to reevaluate their risk level.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 3, 2021

Previously unrecognized tsunami hazard identified in coastal cities

Researchers discovered overlooked tsunami hazards linked to undersea strike-slip faults, especially in areas like the San Francisco Bay and Izmit Bay. The study highlights the need to reassess tsunami hazard ratings for underwater strike-slip faults traversing narrow bays worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 3, 2021

Strike-slip fault tsunami generation

Earthquakes on strike-slip faults can cause shallow bay tsunamis, increasing hazard for coastal cities worldwide. Large horizontal displacements deform bay depth contours, displacing water and initiating tsunami waves.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 3, 2021
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Was Cascadia's 1700 earthquake part of a sequence of earthquakes?

Researchers suggest that the 1700 Cascadia earthquake could be part of a longer-lived sequence of earthquakes, potentially spanning many decades. This hypothesis has significant implications for how earthquake hazard maps are created for the region, and may help explain why there is little geologic evidence of the event in some areas.

SourceSeismological Society of America·DateApr 20, 2021

Weird earthquake reveals hidden mechanism

Researchers uncovered a hidden fault mechanism in the Shumagin Islands region of Alaska, which led to an unexpected strike-slip earthquake. The discovery suggests that areas considered uncoupled or safe from earthquakes may actually be prone to other types of seismic activity.

SourcePenn State·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 24, 2021

Living for today: Exposure to disaster may cause impatience in children

A recent study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that children who experienced housing loss during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake are more likely to prioritize short-term gratification over long-term rewards. The study analyzed data collected in 2012-2014 on 3- to 5-year-old survivors of the disaster.

SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·DateMar 18, 2021

Reviewing a decade of research on the 2011 Tohoku-oki earthquake

Researchers analyzed data from dense seismic, geodetic and tsunami networks to understand the 2011 quake. The study found that a large coseismic fault slip ruptured into a shallow part of the Japan Trench's megathrust fault.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 11, 2021
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Evidence for a massive paleo-tsunami at ancient Tel Dor, Israel

A massive paleo-tsunami struck near ancient Tel Dor between 9,910 to 9,290 years ago, erasing evidence of low-lying coastal villages in the area. The tsunami deposit was discovered through underwater excavation and modeling, with estimated wave heights ranging from 16 to 40 meters.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·DateDec 23, 2020

How commercial vessels could become tsunami early-warning systems

A team of scientists proposes using fleets of commercial shipping vessels to detect and forecast tsunami waves. The network of ships would utilize GPS sensors to monitor the shoreline for potential surges in less than 10 minutes, providing a significant advance warning to people on shore.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateDec 10, 2020

Retreating glacier presents landslide threat, tsunami risk in Alaskan fjord

A study using NASA satellite imagery reveals a landslide-generated tsunami threat in Barry Arm, Alaska, which could affect the surrounding area within the next 20 years. The glacier's rapid retreat has caused the terrain to become unstable, leading to a potential 3,000-foot landslide into the fjord below.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 13, 2020
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Landslide along Alaskan fjord could trigger tsunami

Researchers have measured a slow-motion landslide on an Alaskan slope, which could potentially trigger a devastating tsunami. The study found that the slope on Barry Arm fjord has slid over 120 meters from 2010 to 2017, posing a significant threat to nearby communities and shipping routes.

SourceOhio State University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 12, 2020

New fault zone measurements could help us to understand subduction earthquake

Researchers measured rocks formed by seismic slips in central Japan's subduction zone to identify conditions leading to earthquake faulting. This study provides insights into the thermal fracturing process, which could contribute to generating frictional melt and accelerating seismic slip.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters·DateOct 30, 2020

Scientists improve model of landslide-induced tsunami

Researchers have developed a new model of landslide-induced tsunamis that accounts for the initial location of the landslide body on the shelf slope. The study reveals that tsunami height is affected by the coastal slope and the position of the land mass before slipping, leading to more accurate predictions.

SourceMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology·JournalLandslides·DateOct 19, 2020

Stressed out volcanoes more likely to collapse and erupt, study finds

Researchers at Monash University have discovered how volcanoes experience stress, which can lead to collapse and eruptions. By studying a dormant volcano on La Palma, the team found that repeated movement of magma inside the volcano causes it to become 'stressed' and potentially unstable.

SourceMonash University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 15, 2020
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University of Huddersfield's GDRC wins Newton Fund award

The University of Huddersfield's Global Disaster Resilience Centre is helping Sri Lanka prepare for and deal with pandemics following a £166,000 award from the UK Research and Innovation. The project aims to improve COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness and response through a multi-hazard early warning system.

SourceUniversity of Huddersfield·DateSep 8, 2020

"Inchworm" pattern of Indonesian earthquake rupture powered seismic "boom"

The study reveals an 'inchworm-like' slip evolution of supershear rupture along the Palu-Koro fault, showcasing the effect of complex fault geometry on rupture propagation. This phenomenon may have significant implications for assessing future earthquake impacts and related disasters.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters·DateJul 27, 2020

Rethinking tsunami defense

A new study by Stanford researchers suggests that park-like tsunami defenses, featuring strategically arranged green hills along coastlines, can provide an effective alternative to towering seawalls. These designs prioritize coastal access, ecological function, and community well-being while offering improved risk mitigation benefits.

SourceStanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 4, 2020

Benefits of tsunami mitigation parks

Researchers report that tsunami mitigation parks can effectively reduce damage from waves with amplitudes comparable to the hill height. The study highlights the need for buffer zones behind these hills to mitigate enhanced damage in their immediate vicinity.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 4, 2020
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Does accelerated subduction precede great earthquakes?

Researchers found large-scale wobbling in the Earth's surface near plate boundaries before massive Chile and Japan quakes. The study suggests that periods of enhanced tugging may accelerate the inevitable failure at shallower segments of the subduction zone, leading to great earthquakes.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature·DateApr 29, 2020

Disasters can affect cervical cancer screening for years

Cervical cancer screening rates dropped by over 3% in four areas of Miyagi Prefecture after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, with rates still lower five years later. Long-term monitoring is needed to restore screening rates in affected areas.

SourceTohoku University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMar 27, 2020

Shifts in deep geologic structure may have magnified great 2011 Japan tsunami

Researchers found that the angle at which the ocean plate dives under the continental plate may have gradually shallowed out over millions of years, leading to the formation of an extensional fault that could have magnified the tsunami. The study used computer models and various data sets to support its findings.

SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMar 16, 2020
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Magnitude of Great Lisbon Earthquake may have been lower than previous estimates

A new study has recalculated the magnitude of the Great Lisbon Earthquake from 8.5 to 9.0 to 7.7 using macroseismic data from Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. The analysis suggests that the earthquake's epicenter was offshore the southwestern Iberian Peninsula and may have involved faulting onshore.

SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalBulletin of the Seismological Society of America·DateJan 7, 2020

Harnessing nature's defenses against tsunamis

A hybrid approach combining mangroves, coral reefs and man-made solutions can protect coastal communities from disaster while preserving biodiversity. The study suggests ecosystem-based protection should be the basis for a coastal protection strategy, making it more cost-efficient and better protecting valuable ecosystems.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalTrends in Ecology & Evolution·DateDec 12, 2019

New technology developed to improve forecasting of earthquakes, tsunamis

Researchers at the University of South Florida have successfully developed and tested a new seafloor geodesy system that can detect small movements in the Earth's seafloor, potentially improving forecasting of earthquakes and tsunamis. The buoy, anchored on the sea floor with precision GPS, has been producing data on three-dimensional ...

SourceUniversity of South Florida·DateNov 22, 2019
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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Huge tsunami hit Oman 1,000 years ago

A recent study by University of Bonn researchers suggests that a massive tsunami struck the coast of Oman around 1,000 years ago, with waves reaching up to 15 meters high. The findings emphasize the importance of developing an effective early warning system for the region to mitigate devastating consequences.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalMarine Geology·DateNov 19, 2019

Early warning signals heralded fatal collapse of Krakatau volcano

Researchers at GFZ Potsdam identified clear warning signs before the Anak Krakatau volcano's flank collapse, which triggered a deadly tsunami. The study analyzed data from various sources, including satellites and seismic data, to better understand the event and improve early warning systems for other volcanoes.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 1, 2019

SRL publishes focus section on Subduction Zone processes in the Americas

Researchers analyzed past major earthquakes in Mexico and Chile to understand earthquake cycles and calculate future seismic hazards. The data also helped develop new ideas about the physical processes involved in seismic rupture, geometry of subduction, and tsunami generation in the region.

SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalSeismological Research Letters·DateSep 5, 2019
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Researchers uncover role of earthquake motions in triggering a 'surprise' tsunami

The researchers identified underlying causes of the deadly Palu earthquake and tsunami using coupled computer models. The team found that the earthquake-induced movement of the seafloor beneath Palu Bay itself could have generated the tsunami, meaning landslides contributed less to its formation than previously thought.

SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalPure and Applied Geophysics·DateSep 5, 2019

Deducing the scale of tsunamis from the 'roundness' of deposited gravel

Researchers analyzed gravel samples from three tsunami events and found a common change in composition approximately 40% of the way inland. This 'Tsunami Gravel Inflection Point' helps estimate ancient tsunami sizes, expanding research on disaster mitigation and coastal planning.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 24, 2019
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