IMIS | Lifewatch regional portal

You are here

IMIS

[ report an error in this record ]basket (0): add | show Print this page

Modern approaches in meteotsunami research and early warning
Vilibic, I.; Sepic, J.; Rabinovich, A.B.; Monserrat, S. (2016). Modern approaches in meteotsunami research and early warning. Front. Mar. Sci. 3(57): 1-7. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2016.00057
In: Frontiers in Marine Science. Frontiers Media: Lausanne. e-ISSN 2296-7745, more
Peer reviewed article  

Available in  Authors 

Authors  Top 
  • Vilibic, I., more
  • Sepic, J., more
  • Rabinovich, A.B.
  • Monserrat, S.

Abstract
    The understanding of meteotsunamis—significant atmospherically generated long ocean waves in the tsunami frequency band—has advanced considerably during the last two decades. Scientists and specialists use near-field in situ data and remote observations, as well as atmospheric and ocean modeling, to study destructive events. The phenomenon has been reported and investigated worldwide, indicating its relevance as a marine natural hazard and demonstrating the urgent need for meteotsunami warning systems for certain countries. In this paper we summarize the present knowledge of the phenomenon, identify particular research gaps, and propose near-future critical components of meteotsunami research. We emphasize a potential concept of merging yet-to-be-developed meteotsunami warning systems and existing tsunami or multi-hazard early warning systems.

All data in the Integrated Marine Information System (IMIS) is subject to the VLIZ privacy policy Top | Authors