Examination of Generation Mechanisms for an English Channel Meteotsunami: Combining Observations and Modeling

• Published in: Journal of physical oceanography Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 103 - 120
• Main Authors: Williams, David A., Horsburgh, Kevin J., Schultz, David M., Hughes, Chris W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston American Meteorological Society 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Anomalies; Atmospheric models; Atmospheric pressure; Bathymetry; Coastal waves; Computer simulation; Convective systems; Finite element method; Gauges; Geomorphology; Mathematical models; Precipitation rate; Pressure; Pressure anomalies; Refraction; Resonance; Shallow water; Surface pressure; Tidal currents; Tidal range; Tide gauges; Tsunamis; Water waves; Wave amplification; Wave height; Wave period; Wave propagation; Wind speed; Wind stress; United Kingdom > UK; English Channel; France

Abstract On the morning of 23 June 2016, a 0.70-m meteotsunami was observed in the English Channel between the United Kingdom and France. This wave was measured by several tide gauges and coincided with a heavily precipitating convective system producing 10 m s −1 wind speeds at the 10-m level and 1...