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A first, rough estimate of #tsunami wave heights between #Tonga and #Australia.
— Dr. Andreas Schäfer (@DrAndreasS) January 15, 2022
This simulation might be an underestimation (1km resolution, unclear source mechanism -> volcano collapse/landslide, 2km³)
It can not adequately reflect complex wave patterns near the coasts. pic.twitter.com/6FWl3fob1d