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Influence of the Hurricane Otis on the Mexican Seismic Network

Description: 

The hurricane Otis became the most destructive meteorological phenomenon ever recorded in Mexico. Strong winds up to 300km/h caused intense damage to the coastal infrastructure causing disruption that lasted for several weeks. This unexpected event started as a tropical depression which evolved into a category 5 hurricane within an unprecedented short period of time. From October 24^th, 2023 (03:00 local time) through October 25^th (00:00 local time), the system evolved from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane, causing widespread damage in the port city of Acapulco. As the hurricane approached the coast, the low pressure induced low-frequency seismic waves that spread out across Mexico being recorded by several permanent seismic stations. In this study, we examine to which extent this low-frequency waves travel within the crust and the role that the geometry of the subducting slab played in the confinement of the energy.

Session: ESC-SSA Joint Session: Climate Change and Environmental Seismology [Poster Session]

Type: Poster

Date: 5/3/2024

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM (local time)

Presenting Author: Luis

Student Presenter: No

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