Simulation of tsunami generation, propagation and coastal inundation in the Eastern Mediterranean

Samaras, A. G.; Karambas, Th. V.; Archetti, R.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/os-11-643-2015

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27 Aug 2015

Research article |

| 27 Aug 2015

Simulation of tsunami generation, propagation and coastal inundation in the Eastern Mediterranean

A. G. Samaras, Th. V. Karambas, and R. Archetti

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RC C174: 'computational modelling of tsunami', Anonymous Referee #1, 13 May 2015
- RC C321: 'Reviewing of paper os-2015-15', Anonymous Referee #2, 23 Jun 2015
RC C349: 'Reviewing of manuscript OSD-12-673-2015', Anonymous Referee #3, 29 Jun 2015
EC C392: 'Revision', Lakshmi Kantha, 06 Jul 2015
AC C488: 'Final Response (OS Discussions)', Renata Archetti, 02 Aug 2015

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An advanced tsunami generation, propagation and coastal inundation model is applied to simulate representative earthquake-induced tsunami scenarios in the Eastern Mediterranean. Two areas of interest were selected after evaluating tsunamigenic zones and possible sources in the region: one at the SE of Crete (Greece) and one at the E of Sicily (Italy). Results are indicative of the model’s capabilities, as well of how areas in the Eastern Mediterranean would be affected by eventual larger events.