| Abstract: | We perform the numerical analysis of the intensification of tsunami waves in the course of their propagation from the open
part of the Black Sea to the shelf zone. For this purpose, we use a one-dimensional model of nonlinear long waves taking into
account the effect of bottom friction. We study four profiles of the bottom corresponding to the south coast of the Crimean
Peninsula and establish the predominant role of the bottom pattern and insignificant contribution of nonlinearity to the transformation
of waves in the process of their propagation in the direction of the coast. Down to depths of 50 m, all changes in the height
of waves are described by the Green law. For the evaluation of vertical run-up of waves, it is important to take into account
nonlinear effects. The highest vertical run-ups of waves are observed in the parts of the shelf zone located near Yalta and
Alushta.
Translated by Peter V. Malyshev and Dmitry V. Malyshev |
