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Tsunami Event - September 29, 2009 Samoa
Model and Data Comparison Plots

Samoa Tsunami Event Page | Local American Samoa Modeling Results | Web Link Compilation | Field Survey Photos

Model vs Data Comparison Interactive Map with links to comparison plots and sea level data websites.

Yellow DART buoy marker DART® buoys       Red tide gauge station marker Tide guage stations      Green star earthquake epicenter marker Earthquake epicenter

Model and DART® buoy data / tide gauge data comparison: composite plots by region

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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