Abstract

CORDOVA-LOPEZ, Luis Fermín; SANCHEZ-CRUZ, Yoany  and  CASTELLANO-ABELLA, Enrique. Simulation of tsunamis on the banks of the island of Cuba, generated by landslides. Tecnol. cienc. agua [online]. 2013, vol.4, n.5, pp.19-32. ISSN 2007-2422.

While tsunamis are generally caused by earthquakes, it has been shown that around 30% of maximum tsunami crests are most likely related to land masses that have broken away (Watts et al., 2005). The present work developed three case studies to test possible submarine and subaerial landslides in different locations on the banks of the island of Cuba. Based on the parameters of these landslides, the resultant wave was generated and propagated to identify effects on the coastline. The results made it possible to define the height of the wave created, its behaviour throughout the profile, its rise and the effects inside a bay-necessary elements for calculating impact on coastal zones.

Keywords : aerial landslides; flood; submarine landslides; tsunami; wave.

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