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Fiscal Year 2024
Cont. #: 5474
Bernard, E., C. Meinig, V.V. Titov, and Y. Wei (2023): 50 years of PMEL tsunami research and development. Oceanography, 36(2–3), 175–185, doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2023.208, View open access article online at Oceanography (external link).
Cont. #: 5489
Titov, V.V., C. Meinig, S. Stalin, Y. Wei, C. Moore, and E. Bernard (2023): Technology transfer of PMEL tsunami research protects populations and expands the New Blue Economy. Oceanography, 36(2–3), 186–195, doi: 10.5670/oceanog.2023.205, View open access article online at Oceanography (external link).
Cont. #: 3513
Wei, Y., U.S. ten Brink, and B.F. Atwater (2024): Modeled flooding by tsunamis and a storm versus observed extent of coral erratics on Anegada, British Virgin Islands—Further evidence for a great Caribbean earthquake six centuries ago. J. Geophys. Res., 129(3), e2023JB028387, doi: 10.1029/2023JB028387, View open access article at Wiley (external link).
Fiscal Year 2023
Cont. #: 5401
ten Brink, U.S., J.D. Chaytor, C.H. Flores, Y. Wei, S. Detemer, L.C. Lucas, B.D. Andrews, and A. Georgiopoulou (2023): Seafloor observations eliminate a landslide as the source of the 1918 Puerto Rico tsunami. Bull. Seismol. Soc. Am., 113(1), 268–280, doi: 10.1785/0120220146, View article at GeoScience World (external link).
Fiscal Year 2021
Cont. #: 5184
Dziak, R.P., B.A. Black, Y. Wei, and S.G. Merle (2021): Assessing local impacts of the 1700 CE Cascadia earthquake and tsunami using tree-ring growth histories: A case study in South Beach, Oregon, USA. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 1971–1982, doi: 10.5194/nhess-21-1971-2021, View online (open access).
Cont. #: 5279
Dziak, R.P., B.A. Black, Y. Wei, and S.G. Merle (2021): Assessing local impacts of the 1700 CE Cascadia earthquake and tsunami using tree-ring growth histories: a case study in South Beach, Oregon, USA. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, doi: 10.5194/nhess-21-1971-2021, View data set at NCEI.
Cont. #: 5096
Yuan, Y., H. Li, Y. Wei, F. Shi, Z. Wang, J. Hou, P. Wang, and Z. Xu (2021): Probabilistic tsunami hazard assessment (PTHA) for the southeast coast of Mainland China and Taiwan Island. J. Geophys. Res., 126(2), e2020JB020344, doi: 10.1029/2020JB020344, View online.
Fiscal Year 2020
Cont. #: 4731
ten Brink, U., Y. Wei, W. Fan, N. Miller, J.-L. Granja-Bruna, and N. Miller (2020): Mysterious tsunami in the Caribbean Sea following the 2010 Haiti earthquake possibly generated by dynamically triggered early aftershocks. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett., 540, 116269, doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2020.116269, View online.
Cont. #: 5061
Wei, Y., Z. Pu, and C. Zhang (2020): Diurnal cycle of precipitation over the Maritime Continent under modulation of MJO: Perspectives from a cloud-permitting simulation. J. Geophys. Res., 125(13), e2020JD032529, doi: 10.1029/2020JD032529, View online (open access).
Cont. #: 5066
Williamson, A.L., D. Melgar, B.W. Crowell, D. Arcas, T.I. Melbourne, Y. Wei, and K. Kwong (2020): Toward near-field tsunami forecasting along the Cascadia subduction zone using rapid GNSS source models. J. Geophys. Res., 125(8), e2020JB019636, doi: 10.1029/2020JB019636.
Fiscal Year 2018
Cont. #: 4641
Chock, G.Y.K., L. Carden, I. Robertson, Y. Wei, R. Wilson, and J. Hooper (2018): Tsunami resilient building design considerations for coastal communities of Washington, Oregon, and California. J. Struct. Eng., 144(8), 04018116, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002068, Available online.
Cont. #: 4618
Dilmen, D.I., G.H. Roe, Y. Wei, and V.V. Titov (2018): The role of near-shore bathymetry during tsunami inundation in a reef island setting: A case study of Tutuila Island. Pure Appl. Geophys., 175(4), 1239–1256, doi: 10.1007/s00024-018-1769-1, View online.
Fiscal Year 2017
Cont. #: 4360
Atwater, B.F., U.S. ten Brink, A.L. Cescon, N. Feuillet, Z. Fuentes, R.B. Halley, C. Nuñez, E.G. Reinhardt, J.H. Roger, Y. Sawai, M. Spiske, M.P. Tuttle, Y. Wei, and J. Weil-Accardo (2017): Extreme waves in the British Virgin Islands during the last centuries before 1500 CE. Geosphere, 13(2), 301–368, doi: 10.1130/GES01356.1.
Cont. #: 4510
Lynett, P., Y. Wei, and D. Arcas (2016): Tsunami Hazard Assessment: Best Modeling Practices and State-of-the-Art Technology. NUREG/CR-7223, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, Published online.
Cont. #: 4574
Savastano, G., A. Komjathy, O. Verkhoglyadova, O. Yang, A. Mazzoni, M. Crespi, Y. Wei, and A.J. Mannucci (2017): Real-time detection of tsunami ionospheric disturbances with a stand-alone GNSS receiver: A preliminary feasibility demonstration. Scientific Reports, 7, 46607, doi: 10.1038/srep46607.
Cont. #: 4405
Titov, V., Y.T. Song, L. Tang, E.N. Bernard, Y. Bar-Sever, and Y. Wei (2016): Consistent estimates of tsunami energy show promise for improved early warning. Pure Appl. Geophys., 173(12), 3863–3880, doi: 10.1007/s00024-016-1312-1.
Fiscal Year 2016
Cont. #: 4322
Naito, C., H.R. Riggs, Y. Wei, and C. Cercone (2016): Shipping container impact assessment for tsunamis. J. Waterw. Port Coast. Ocean Eng., 142(5), 05016003, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)WW.1943-5460.0000348, Published online.
Cont. #: 4394
Tang, L., V.V. Titov, C. Moore, and Y. Wei (2016): Real-time assessment and modeling of the 16 September 2015 Chile tsunami. Pure Appl. Geophys., 173(2), 369–387, doi: 10.1007/s00024-015-1226-3.
Cont. #: 4424
Titov, V., C. Moore, M. Spillane, Y. Wei, E. Gica, and H. Zhou (2016): Tsunami Hazard Assessment Based on Wave Generation, Propagation, and Inundation Modeling for the U.S. East Coast. NUREG/CR-7222, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C., Available online at the U.S. NRC Library.
Fiscal Year 2015
Cont. #: 4009
Bernard, E., L. Tang, Y. Wei, and V. Titov (2014): Impact of near-field, deep-ocean tsunami observations on forecasting the 7 December 2012 Japanese tsunami. Pure Appl. Geophys., 171(12), 3483–3491, doi: 10.1007/s00024-013-0720-8.
Cont. #: 4357
Dong, S., J. Gao, X. Li, Y. Wei, and L. Wang (2015): A storm surge intensity classification based on extreme water level and concomitant wave height. J. Ocean Univ. China, 14(2), 237–244, doi: 10.1007/s11802-015-2342-5.
Cont. #: 3531
Gica, E., V.V. Titov, C. Moore, and Y. Wei (2015): Tsunami simulation using sources inferred from various measurement data: Implications for the model forecast. Pure Appl. Geophys., 172(3–4), 773–789, doi: 10.1007/s00024-014-0979-4.
Cont. #: 3510
Wei, Y., H. Fritz, V. Titov, B. Uslu, C. Chamberlin, and N. Kalligeris (2015): Source models and near-field impact of the April 1, 2007 Solomon Islands tsunami. Pure Appl. Geophys., 172(3), 657–682, doi: 10.1007/s00024-014-1013-6.
Cont. #: 4014
Wei, Y., A.V. Newman, G.P. Gavin, V.V. Titov, and L. Tang (2014): Tsunami forecast by joint inversion of real-time tsunami waveforms and seismic or GPS data: Application to the Tohoku 2011 tsunami. Pure Appl. Geophys., 171(12), 3281–3305, doi: 10.1007/s00024-014-0777-z.
Cont. #: 4087
Yim, S.C., Y. Wei, M. Azabakht, S. Nimmala, and T. Potisuk (2015): Case study for tsunami design of coastal infrastructure: Spencer Creek Bridge, Oregon. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 20(1), 05014008, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000631.
Cont. #: 4065
Zhou, H., Y. Wei, L. Wright, and V. Titov (2014): Waves and currents in Hawaiian waters induced by the dispersive 2011 Tohoku tsunami. Pure Appl. Geophys., 171(12), 3365–3384, doi: 10.1007/s00024-014-0781-3.
Fiscal Year 2013
Cont. #: 3809
Fritz, H.M., J.V. Hillaire, E. Molière, Y. Wei, and F. Mohammed (2013): Twin tsunamis triggered by the 12 January 2010 Haiti earthquake. Pure Appl. Geophys., 170(9–10), 1463–1474, doi: 10.1007/s00024-012-0479-3.
Cont. #: 3795
Wei, Y., C. Chamberlin, V. Titov, L. Tang, and E.N. Bernard (2013): Modeling of the 2011 Japan tsunami - Lessons for near-field forecast. Pure Appl. Geophys., 170(6–8), 1309–1331, doi: 10.1007/s00024-012-0519-z.
Fiscal Year 2012
Cont. #: 3635
Atwater, B.F., U.S. ten Brink, M. Buckley, R.S. Halley, B. Jaffe, A.M. López-Venegas, E.G. Reinhardt, M.P. Tuttle, S. Watt, and Y. Wei (2012): Geomorphic and stratigraphic evidence for an unusual tsunami or storm a few centuries ago at Anegada, British Virgin Islands. Nat. Hazards, 63(1), 51–84, doi: 10.1007/s11069-010-9622-6.
Cont. #: 3636
Buckley, M., Y. Wei, B. Jaffe, and S. Watt (2012): Inverse modeling of velocities and inferred cause of overwash that emplaced inland fields of boulders at Anegada, British Virgin Islands. Nat. Hazards, 63(1), 133–149, doi: 10.1007/s11069-011-9725-8.
Cont. #: 3719
Cheung, K.F., Y. Wei, Y. Yamazaki, and S.C. Yim (2011): Modeling of 500-year tsunamis for probabilistic design of coastal infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. Coastal Engineering, 58(10), 970–985, doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2011.05.003.
Cont. #: 3704
Tang, L., V.V. Titov, E. Bernard, Y. Wei, C. Chamberlin, J.C. Newman, H. Mofjeld, D. Arcas, M. Eble, C. Moore, B. Uslu, C. Pells, M.C. Spillane, L.M. Wright, and E. Gica (2012): Direct energy estimation of the 2011 Japan tsunami using deep-ocean pressure measurements. J. Geophys. Res., 117, C08008, doi: 10.1029/2011JC007635.
Cont. #: 3812
Titov, V., E. Bernard, D. Arcas, Y. Wei, C. Chamberlin, C. Moore, and L. Tang (2011): March 11, 2011 Tohoku-Japan tsunami: Lessons from forecast assessment. In Proceedings of Oceans' 11 MTS/IEEE, Kona, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, 19–22 September 2011, 2 pp, No. 6107282.
Cont. #: 3765
Wei, Y., V. Titov, A. Newman, G. Hayes, L. Tang, and C. Chamberlin (2011): Near-field hazard assessment of March 11, 2011 Japan tsunami sources inferred from different methods. In Proceedings of Oceans' 11 MTS/IEEE, Kona, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, 19–22 September 2011, 9 pp, No. 6107294.
Cont. #: 3569
Zhou, H., C. Moore, Y. Wei, and V. V. Titov (2011): A nested-grid Boussinesq-type approach to modeling dispersive propagation and runup of landslide-generated tsunami. Nat. Hazards Earth Sys. Sci., 11(10), 2677–2697, doi: 10.5194/nhess-11-2677-2011.
Cont. #: 3827
Zhou, H., Y. Wei, and V.V. Titov (2012): Dispersive modeling of the 2009 Samoa tsunami. Geophys. Res. Lett., 39(16), L16603, doi: 10.1029/2012GL053068.
Fiscal Year 2011
Cont. #: 3630
Arcas, D, and Y Wei (2011): Evaluation of velocity-related approximations in the non-linear shallow water equations for the Kuril Islands, 2006 tsunami event at Honolulu, Hawaii. Geophys. Res. Lett., 38, L12608, 6 pp, doi: 10.1029/2011GL047083.
Cont. #: 3745
Fritz, H.M., J.V. Hillaire, E. Molière, F. Mohammed, and Y. Wei (2011): Coastal impacts by the 12 January 2010 earthquake and tsunamis in Haiti. In Proceedings of the Solutions to Coastal Disasters Conference 2011, ASCE Conf. Proc., Anchorage, AK, 26–29 June, 2011, doi: 10.1061/41185(417)32.
Cont. #: 3637
Newman, A.V., L. Feng, H.M. Fritz, Z.M. Lifton, N. Kalligeris, and Y. Wei (2011): The energetic 2010 Mw 7.1 Solomon Islands tsunami earthquake. Geophys. J. Int., 186(2), 775–781, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2011.05057.x.
Cont. #: 3647
Newman, A.V., G. Hayes, Y. Wei, and J. Convers (2011): The 25 October 2010 Mentawai tsunami earthquake, from real-time discriminants, finite-fault rupture, and tsunami excitation. Geophys. Res. Lett., 38, L05302, doi: 10.1029/2010GL046498.
Fiscal Year 2010
Cont. #: 3343
Wei, Y., and D. Arcas (2010): A Tsunami Forecast Model for Kodiak, Alaska. NOAA OAR Special Report, PMEL Tsunami Forecast Series: Vol. 4, 96 pp. [PDF Version]
Fiscal Year 2009
Cont. #: 3217
Tang, L., V.V. Titov, Y. Wei, H.O. Mofjeld, M. Spillane, D. Arcas, E.N. Bernard, C. Chamberlin, E. Gica, and J. Newman (2008): Tsunami forecast analysis for the May 2006 Tonga tsunami. J. Geophys. Res., 113, C12015, doi: 10.1029/2008JC004922.
Fiscal Year 2008
Cont. #: 3152
Wei, Y. (2008): Tsunami impact assessment for Unalaska, Alaska. Proceedings of the Conference on Solutions to Coastal Disasters, American Society of Civil Engineers, L. Wallendorf, L. Ewing, C. Jones, and B. Jaffe, (eds.), Oahu, Hawaii, 13–16 April 2008, 118–131.
Cont. #: 3114
Wei, Y., E. Bernard, L. Tang, R. Weiss, V. Titov, C. Moore, M. Spillane, M. Hopkins, and U. Kânoğlu (2008): Real-time experimental forecast of the Peruvian tsunami of August 2007 for U.S. coastlines. Geophys. Res. Lett., 35, L04609, doi: 10.1029/2007GL032250.
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