SIMULATION AND VIDEO ANALYSIS OF THE 2011 TOHOKU TSUNAMI IN KWSENNUMA

Abstract

 In this research, we compare the results of video analysis of the 2011 Tohoku tsunami in Kesennnumaand the results of simulation. Based on the comparisons, we consider the validity and improvement of the simulation model. As the result of this research, simulated water velocity gives a good agreement with recorded real water velocity at land area. Inundation simulation also shows good estimation. It appears that embankment had a big influence on the rise of water elevation in land.