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The lateral wave at a depth discontinuity in the ocean and its relevance to tsunami propagation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 April 2006
Abstract
The theory of lateral waves is reviewed in the context of long surface gravity waves and is used to interpret the results of experiments performed in a wave tank to simulate tsunami propagation following a disturbance on a continental shelf. It is suggested that since the lateral wave precedes the direct wave at coastal stations its detection might prove useful in tsunami warning systems.
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