Mode of action: immersion, impact of projectiles, erosion, wrenching, transport

Distance: (averae) < 10 km - (max) > 500-600 km
Speed: (average) 2-3 m/s
Height of the waves: (average) 4-10 m - (max) > 50 m

Strong damage of human infrastructures and littoral vegetation

Topographic disturbances

Pollution of the fresh water reserves by salinisation

 

On humans: death or serious injuries

 

 

 

Tsunami Hazard map for Mount Pelee Volcano