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On Tsunami Resonance of the Gulf of California
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Abstract
The influence of the local bathymetry and the shape of the contour in the resonant response of the Gulf of California (Mexico) to incident tsunami waves of various approach directions and frequencies is analyzed.
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Tsunami Wave Bottom Topography Constant Depth Resonant Response Contour Shape
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