Geological evidence of an unreported historical Chilean tsunami reveals more frequent inundation

oleh: Emma P. Hocking, Ed Garrett, Diego Aedo, Matías Carvajal, Daniel Melnick

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2021-12-01

Deskripsi

Sand sheet deposits in a tidal marsh at Chaihuín, Chile, suggest that a great earthquake in 1737 did produce a tsunami despite the lack of historical records for one. The area may be more prone to tsunami inundation than previously believed.