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Gisborne, New Zealand Tsunami, September 1, 2016
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The Gisborne, New Zealand tsunami was generated by a Mw 7.1 earthquake (37.401°S 179.055°E), at 2016-09-01 16:37:57 UTC,166 km (103.1 mi) NE of Gisborne, New Zealand (according to the USGS). Approximately 9 minutes later, the tsunami was recorded at East Cape tide gauge, New Zealand. Forecast results shown below were created with the NOAA forecast method using MOST model with the tsunami source inferred from epicenter location and magnitude (Mw 7.1) of the earthquake. |
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The graphics display research forecast results, showing qualitative and quantitative information about the tsunami, including tsunami wave interaction with ocean floor bathymetric features, and neighboring coastlines. Tsunami model amplitude information is shown color-coded according to the scale bar.
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Model and tide gauge sea level data comparisons
Comparison of the September 1, 2016 Gisborne, New Zealand tsunami recorded at near-field tide gauges with model results. The model time series are obtained from hindcast model simulation, with source deformation computed using the USGS Moment Tensor solution.
- Tide gauge comparisons with model data
- Preliminary model source parameters:
Length = 60 km, Width = 40 km, Depth = 19 km, Strike = 351, Dip = 26, Rake = -145, Slip = 0.6 m
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