Tsunami & Shallow Water (1D)
This interactive simulator explores Tsunami & Shallow Water (1D) in Waves & Sound. Linear η,u on H(x): c = √(gH) drops over shelf; Gaussian uplift impulse. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Best once you already know the basic definitions and want to build intuition. Typical context: Waves & Sound.
Key terms
- tsunami
- shallow
- water
- tsunami shallow water
- waves
- sound
How it works
**Shallow-water** intuition: a seabed **uplift** (Gaussian bump) launches a disturbance; **phase speed** **√(gH)** shrinks over the continental shelf, so energy crowds into a narrower, slower wave — the usual cartoon of **tsunami** approach.
Key equations
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