Near-source observations and modeling of the Kuril Islands tsunamis of 15 November 2006 and 13 January 2007
Two major earthquakes near the Central Kuril Islands (<i>M<sub>w</sub></i>=8.3 on 15 November 2006 and <i>M<sub>w</sub></i>=8.1 on 13 January 2007) generated trans-oceanic tsunamis recorded over the entire Pacific Ocean.The strongest oscillations, exceeding several meters, occurred near the source reg