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Tsunami Event - April 6, 2010 Sumatra
Model and Data Comparison Plots

Sumatra Tsunami Event Page

Model vs Data Comparison Interactive Map with links to comparison plots and sea level data websites.
Overlaid colors show the energy propagation pattern computed with the MOST forecast model .*

Yellow DART buoy marker DART® buoys          Green star earthquake epicenter marker Earthquake epicenter

Model results comparison with sea level data composite plots (available individually from map above)

* 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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