Potential inundation areas for tsunami and surges in makran coast, iran

H. Lahijani, M. Shah-Hosseini, M. Akbarpour, A. Naderi Beni, C. Morhange

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Abstract

The Makran coast of Iran is exposed to the long waves generated in the Indian Ocean. The coast experienced huge waves induced by tsunami and cyclone during the past decades. Using the impact of the past events we present potential inundation areas for the great waves on the Makran coast. Based on the value of long wave height, three flood zones are specified on the inundation map. The first zone associated with no considerable inundation on uplifted rocky shore, the second zone would experience up to a few kilometers inundation on the coast of Chabahar and Jask areas. Areas of sandy beaches that supported by high cliffs fall between two extreme regions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference and EXPO - Modern Management of Mine Producing, Geology and Environmental Protection, SGEM 2010
Pages127-132
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference and EXPO, SGEM 2010 - Varna, Bulgaria
Duration: 20 Jun 201026 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference and EXPO - Modern Management of Mine Producing, Geology and Environmental Protection, SGEM 2010
Volume2

Conference

Conference10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference and EXPO, SGEM 2010
Country/TerritoryBulgaria
CityVarna
Period20/06/1026/06/10

Keywords

  • Inundation
  • Makran coast
  • Storm surge
  • Tsunami

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Earth-Surface Processes
  • Geology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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