Theoretical analysis of tsunami generation by pyroclastic flows

Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth

Volumn 108, Issue 12, 2003, Pages

  Watts, P ^a   Waythomas, C F ^b  

^a Applied Fluids Engineering Inc   (United States)

^b U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY   (United States)

Author keywords

Pyroclastic flow; Tsunami generation; Volcano hazards

Indexed keywords

DEBRIS FLOW; PYROCLASTIC FLOW; TSUNAMI; VOLCANIC ERUPTION; WAVE GENERATION;

EID: 1642305618     PISSN: 21699313     EISSN: 21699356     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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