SIO 210: Fall 2014

Waves and Tides II

Lecture

Topics

• Wave processes at the coast
• Tsunami

Readings

• Inman, Douglas L., The Coastal Challenge. [Science, v.181, pp.20-32, July 6, 1973][electronic reserves]
• Tsunami Watch and Warning. [NOAA, 1975] [electronic reserves]
• Van Dorn, W. G., Some Tsunami characteristics deductible from tide records. [American Meteorological Soc., v.14:2, pp.353-363, 1984] [electronic reserves]
• Robert Stewart's Textbook: Chapter 17
  • Section 17.1, 17.2
• Descriptive Physical Oceanography 6th edition, section 8.3.5