Matthew C. Wheeler, Author at Eos

A blue and white sign depicting large waves approaching a shoreline as a stick figure person runs away is affixed to fencing near the shoreline. Waves crash against rocks in the background.

When Should a Tsunami Not Be Called a Tsunami?

by Diana J. M. Greenslade and Matthew C. Wheeler 8 December 202526 February 2026

It’s time to redefine the term so it more clearly conveys meaningful risks to coastal communities and prompts them to act when needed.