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2011 Workshop on Tsunami Hydrodynamics in a Large River
Date:      August 15-16, 2011
Place:    Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

The objective of this workshop is to identify key physical factors that are important to tsunami hydrodynamics. Prior to the workshop, various modeling groups will simulate a hypothetical Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake event, specifically the problem of tsunami propagation along the Columbia River. Participants will examine and discuss results from models based on non-dispersive and weakly dispersive shallow-water theory, as well as higher-order theory.

2009 ISEC Community Workshop: Simulation & Large-Scale Testing of Nearshore Wave Dynamics
Date:      July 8-10, 2009
Place:    Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Gathered researchers and practictioners to discuss the interaction between simulation and large-scale testing for understanding nearshore wave dynamics. Included a Nearshore Wave Benchmark Challenge, where modelers compared results from simulating two beach setups with empirical results obtained from tests in the NEES Tsunami Wave Basin.

2007 Tsunami Sedimentology Seminar
Date:      April 30-May 3, 2007
Place:    Friday Harbor Laboratories, San Juan Island, Washington

Gathered researchers in tsunami sediment transport, erosional features, and other sedimentological aspects of tsunamis and tsunami deposits. Included modeling approaches, sampling strategies, and comparisons of tsunami deposits with those from storms, floods, and turbidity currents.

2006 International Workshop on Fundamentals of Coastal Effects of Tsunamis
Date:      December 26-28, 2006
Place:    Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo, Hawaii

Reviewed and re-evaluated fundamental theories and analyses of the coastal effects of tsunami, principally (a) mechanics of fluid and debris-impact forces on man-made and natural objects, and (b) mechanisms and mathematical analysis for tsunami scour, sediment transport, and deposit.

Third International Workshop on Long-Wave Runup Models
Date:      June 17-18, 2004
Place:    Wrigley Marine Science Center, Catalina Island, California

Discussed key issues of accuracy for long-wave runup models: calculations of the moving shoreline; modeling of bathymetry and topography; landslide generated tsunami; and tsunami forces on a nearshore structure.

2004 Second Workshop for an Integrated Tsunami Scenario Simulation
Date:      October 29-30, 2004
Place:    The Westin, San Francisco, CA

Discussed scenario simulation (case studies) where tsunami effects are simulated comprehensively, integrating not only tsunami generation, propagation, runup motion, and flow-structure interactions, but also other factors such as warning transmission to the public, evacuation, environmental impacts, rescue tactics, and short-term and long-term recovery strategies.

2000 Community Sediment Transport Modeling Workshop
Date:      June 22-23, 2000
Place:    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Gathered researchers in tsunami sediment transport, erosional features, and other sedimentological aspects of tsunamis and tsunami deposits. Included modeling approaches, sampling strategies, and comparisons of tsunami deposits with those from storms, floods, and turbidity currents.