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r7451 r7480 19 19 non-linear three-dimensional mechanical models~\cite{zhang08}. 20 20 These models are typically used to predict quantities such as arrival 21 times, wave speeds and heights, a ndinundation extents22 which are used to develop efficient hazard mitigation plans. Physics based21 times, wave speeds and heights, as well as inundation extents 22 which can be used to develop efficient hazard mitigation plans. Physics based 23 23 models combine observed seismic, geodetic and sometimes tsunami data to 24 24 provide estimates of initial sea floor and ocean surface 25 deformation. Whilst the shallow water wave equations~\cite{george06},25 deformation. The shallow water wave equations~\cite{george06}, 26 26 linearised shallow water wave equations~\cite{liu09}, 27 27 and Boussinesq-type equations~\cite{weiss06} are frequently used to simulate … … 37 37 established. One can only hope to state under what conditions and to 38 38 what extent the 39 model hypothesis holds true. Specifically the utility of a model can39 model hypothesis holds true. Specifically, the utility of a model can 40 40 be assessed through a process of verification and 41 41 validation. Verification assesses the accuracy of the numerical method … … 114 114 tailored accordingly. 115 115 116 Unlike the existing field benchmarks the proposed test does facilitate116 Unlike the existing field benchmarks the proposed test facilitates 117 117 localised and highly detailed spatially distributed assessment of 118 118 modelled inundation. To the authors knowledge it is also the first benchmark to 119 assess model inundation underinfluenced by numerous human structures.120 Eye-witness videos also allow the qualitative assessment of onshore flow119 assess model inundation influenced by numerous human structures. 120 Eye-witness videos have also been considered to allow the qualitative assessment of onshore flow 121 121 patterns. 122 122
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