The energetic 2010 MW 7.1 Solomon Islands tsunami earthquake (original) (raw)

The 2010 Mw 7.1 earthquake in the Solomon Islands occurred within a highly active seismogenic zone, influenced by the complex interactions between the Pacific and Australian plates and several microplates. This paper examines the historical seismicity of the region, detailing past tsunamigenic events and their implications for understanding the geophysical processes in play. The study expands on the characteristics of the 2010 event, highlighting its localized tsunami impacts despite having a smaller magnitude compared to previous events, and discusses the significance of shallow megathrust slip models in accurately predicting tsunami generation.