Modeling of tsunami generation by an underwater landslide in a 3D-NWT

Authors

S. T. Grilli, University of Rhode Island
P. Watts, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-2001

Abstract

An existing three-dimensional (3D) Numerical Wave Tank (NWT) solving fully nonlinear potential flow theory with a higher-order Boundary Element Method (BEM) is modified to simulate tsunami generation by underwater landslides. New features are added to the NWT to model underwater landslide geometry and motion and specify corresponding boundary conditions in the BEM model. Also, new snake absorbing piston boundaries are implemented to remove reflection from the onshore and offshore boundaries of the NWT. Two cases of tsunami generation are presented and results of the first one are validated using experimental results. Numerical accuracy is examined and found to be excellent in both cases.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference

Volume

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Grilli, S. T., and P. Watts. "Modeling of tsunami generation by an underwater landslide in a 3D-NWT." Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference 3, (2001): 132-139. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/oce_facpubs/191