Mega-Ship-Generated Tsunami: A Field Observation in Tampa Bay, Florida
The displacement of a large amount of water in a moderate-sized estuary by a fast-moving mega-ship can generate tsunami-like waves. Such waves, generated by cruise ships, were observed in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA. Two distinct, long tsunami-like waves were measured, which were associated with the pas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/437 |