Academic Training Lecture Regular Programme

Predicting natural catastrophes: Tsunamis (1/5)

Name: Predicting natural catastrophes: Tsunamis (1/5)
Start: 2005-12-12T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2005-12-12T12:00:00+01:00
Location: CERN

by Okal, E. (Northwestern University, USA)

Monday 12 Dec 2005, 11:00 → 12:00 Europe/Zurich

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium

CERN

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Description

1. Tsunamis -- Introduction =========================== Definition of phenomenon - basic properties of the waves Propagation and dispersion Interaction with coasts - Geological and societal effects Origin of tsunamis - natural sources Scientific activities in connection with tsunamis. Ideas about simulations

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