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SWOT Satellite Enhances Tsunami Forecasting After Kamchatka Earthquake

4/8/2026

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The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite captured detailed images of the tsunami from the July 29, 2025 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The data allowed scientists to model the tsunami's structure and origin more accurately.
Ignacio Sepúlveda's team found dispersive waves carry crucial information about tsunamigenesis.
Improved modeling techniques could enhance tsunami forecasting, enabling faster warnings and potentially saving lives.

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The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite captured detailed images of the tsunami from the July 29, 2025 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The data allowed scientists to model the tsunami's structure and origin more accurately.
Ignacio Sepúlveda's team found dispersive waves carry crucial information about tsunamigenesis.
Improved modeling techniques could enhance tsunami forecasting, enabling faster warnings and potentially saving lives.