Elena Troshina

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Elena Troshina

Research analyst and tsunami modeler, ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Earthquake Center

University affiliation

  • Geophysical Institute
  • Fairbanks

Contact information

Media contact

Rod Boyce

Areas of expertise

  • Earth science

Research interests/biography

Troshina works on tsunami inundation mapping for ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ communities. She uses numerical models of tsunami wave dynamics to identify coastal areas that are at high risk for future tsunamis. She uses modeling results to make community-specific tsunami inundation maps that are used by local emergency officials for evacuation planning and educating the public about tsunami hazards.