Not an official forecast
Nicaragua Tsunami, October 14, 2014
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The Nicaragua tsunami was generated by a Mw 7.3 earthquake (12.576°N 88.046°W ), 2014-10-14 03:51:35 UTC, 67km (42mi) WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua (according to the USGS). The tsunami was detected and measured at the first DART 32411 about 70 min after the earthquake. Forecast results shown below were created with the NOAA forecast method using MOST model with the tsunami source inferred from tsunameter/DART® data.
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. Offshore tsunami wave amplitude was estimated based on actual tsunami observations at DART 32411 and was not based on any particular earthquake mechanism.
- Model amplitudes calculated with the MOST forecast model. Filled colors show maximum computed tsunami amplitude in cm during 24 hours of wave propagation.
- Maximum wave amplitude with travel time contours
- Maximum water elevation at Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, Equador -
NOTE: The Galapagos model is run with a 3 arc sec grid resolution. This model was developed using online bathymetry and SRTM 90 m topography. The symbols in the figure may not represent the true locations of the Baltra and Santa Cruz gauges due to lack of accurate coordinates of them.
Propagation animation on YouTube | small animation (.mov) | larger animation (.mov)
Model and DART® buoy data/ tide gauge sea level data comparisons
Comparison of the October 14, 2014 Nicaragua tsunami recorded at tsunameter/DARTs and tide gauges with model results. The DART model time series are obtained from the pre-computed generation/propagation forecast database in real time, after fitting models to tsunami records from the DARTs.
- DART® comparisons with model data
- Tide Gauge comparisons with model data
Disclaimer: The forecasts on these pages show the results of ongoing research to enhance tsunami science and to improve NOAA operational tsunami forecasts. These products were developed during or shortly after the tsunami event, are intended for research use, and are not an official forecast. They should not be used as the basis of any public or private policy decisions. Please contact NCTR to find if there are more detailed follow-on analysis results.
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