Numerical modeling of the 1964 Alaska tsunami in western Passage Canal and Whittier, Alaska
A numerical model of the wave dynamics in Passage Canal, Alaska during the <i>M</i><sub>w</sub> 9.2 megathrust earthquake is presented.During the earthquake, several types of waves were identified at the city of Whittier, located at the head Makeup of Passage Canal.The first wave is thought to have been a seiche, while the o