Tsunami Event - September 29, 2009 Samoa
Local American Samoa Modeling Results

See also Samoa Tsunami Event Page | Model Data Comparison Plots |Web Link Compilation | Field Survey Photos

Disclaimer: These modeling results are based on a preliminary tsunami source definition and preliminary bathymetric and topographic data that is not fully verified and has known inaccuracies. Therefore the model results are subject to revision.

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Click image to see animation of tsunami wave around Tutuila created with the MOST model.

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Maximum wave amplitude distribution for Tutuila created with the MOST model. Click image to see larger version .

Model comparison at Pago Pago tide station  Click to see larger image.

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