The 30 October 2020 Aegean Sea Tsunami: Post-Event Field Survey Along Turkish Coast

摘要: On 30 October 2020, a strong normal-faulting earthquake struck Samos Island in Greece and Izmir Province Turkey, both the eastern Aegean Sea. The generated tsunami that hit coasts of Island, Izmir, Turkey. National teams performed two post-tsunami field surveys on 31 to 1 November 4–6 along Turkish coastline; while former was quick survey days following tsunami, latter involved more detailed measurement investigation focusing ~ 110-km-long coastline extending from Alacati (Cesme District Izmir) Gumuldur (Menderes Izmir). measured runup heights, flow depths, inundation distances at than 120 points eight different localities. largest among surveyed locations as 3.8 m Akarca distance 91 m shoreline. maximum height 2.3 m (with depth 1.4 m) observed Kaleici region Sigacik, where most severe damage observed. There, 1.9 m northeastern side bay. team also investigated coastal structures, noticing gradual decrease impact further southeast. findings this provide insights into local tsunamis