Understanding the Possible Effects of Near and Far Field Tsunamis on Lesser Antilles by Numerical Modeling

Abstract

Results of the numerical modeling of potential tsunamis generated in the center of the Caribbean Sea are given. Numerical modeling is performed with the use of TUNAMI N3 and NAMI DANCE. The maximum amplitude of the wa- ter elevation in Lesser Antilles can reach upto 3-4m. The travel time of tsunami is 1.5 hours to Northern islands of Lesser Antilles and 2 hours to Southern islands of Lesser Antilles. It must also be noted that the southern coast of Caribbean Sea will be much more effected comparing to the Lesser Antilles when a tsunami is generated in the center of the Caribbean Sea.