Publications by authors named "David A R Kristovich"

A tragic drowning event occurred along southeastern beaches of Lake Michigan on a sunny and calm July 4, 2003, hours after a fast-moving convective storm had crossed the lake. Data forensics indicates that a moderate-height (~0.3 m) meteotsunami was generated by the fast-moving storm impacting the eastern coast of the lake.

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The generation mechanism of meteotsunamis, which are meteorologically induced water waves with spatial/temporal characteristics and behavior similar to seismic tsunamis, is poorly understood. We quantify meteotsunamis in terms of seasonality, causes, and occurrence frequency through the analysis of long-term water level records in the Laurentian Great Lakes. The majority of the observed meteotsunamis happen from late-spring to mid-summer and are associated primarily with convective storms.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "David A R Kristovich"

  • - David A R Kristovich's research focuses on the phenomenon of meteotsunamis, particularly their causes, characteristics, and impacts on the Great Lakes, highlighting their similarity to seismic tsunamis.
  • - His article "Unexpected rip currents induced by a meteotsunami" examines how a meteotsunami contributed to a tragic drowning incident along Lake Michigan, showcasing the potential dangers posed by these waves even in calm weather conditions.
  • - Another study, "Meteotsunamis in the Laurentian Great Lakes," quantifies the frequency and seasonal occurrence of meteotsunamis, revealing that they predominantly occur during late spring to mid-summer and are primarily linked to convective storm activity.