3D simulation

Tsunami 3D Simulator

Seafloor displacement · wave speed · depth · run-up

Learning outcomeExplore how ocean depth and seafloor displacement influence tsunami propagation.

Interactive 3D model

Ocean depth4000 mTravel distance1500 kmSeafloor displacement4.00 m

Wave speed198.1 m/s

Travel time2.10 h

Source displacement4 m

Learning focus

Relate ocean depth to propagation speed and seafloor displacement to initial wave energy.

shallow-water wave speed c = √(gh)