Tsunami resonance and standing waves in the South China Sea

Zhiyuan Ren, Hua Liu, Cesar Jimenez, Yuchen Wang

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Abstract

This study investigated tsunami resonance and multiscale standing waves induced by a hypothetical extreme tsunami in the South China Sea (SCS). The nonlinear shallow water equation model was adopted to calculate the tsunami propagation from an Mw 9.3 earthquake occurring in the Manila Trench. Then, the sea surface elevation 24 h following the earthquake was computed for spectral analysis to characterize edge and standing waves for the explanation of tsunami oscillations in the semi-enclosed marginal sea. The spectra of background noise at eight tide gauges were calculated and used as a reference. Results showed that standing waves between 29 and 256 min were the dominant wave modes in the entire SCS. The resonance characteristics around Hainan Island and Lingding Bay were also investigated. Spectral analysis at different spatial scales indicated wave trapping and tsunami resonance over the continental shelf and along the coast. The tsunami resonance modes induced by the hypothetical extreme tsunami reveal information regarding energy concentrations and long-lasting tsunamis in the coastal region and provide a novel perspective for identifying at-risk regions in tsunami hazard assessment.

Original languageEnglish
Article number112323
JournalOcean Engineering
Volume262
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Oct 2022
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Hainan Island
  • Lingding Bay
  • South China Sea
  • Tsunami resonance

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