Numerical modelling of historical landslide-generated tsunamis in the French Lesser Antilles

Two historical landslide-induced tsunamis that reached the coasts of the French Lesser Antilles are studied. First, the Martinique coast was hit by a tsunami down the western flank of Montagne Pelée at the beginning of the big eruption of May 1902. More recently, the northeastern coast of Guadeloupe...

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Main Authors: B. Poisson, R. Pedreros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-06-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/10/1281/2010/nhess-10-1281-2010.pdf