Dispersion of tsunamis: does it really matter?

This article focuses on the effect of dispersion in the field of tsunami modeling. Frequency dispersion in the linear long-wave limit is first briefly discussed from a theoretical point of view. A single parameter, denoted as "dispersion time", for the integrated effect of frequency disper...

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Main Authors: S. Glimsdal, G. K. Pedersen, C. B. Harbitz, F. Løvholt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/13/1507/2013/nhess-13-1507-2013.pdf