Earthquake-Induced Tsunamis in Western Greece (Ionian Sea and Western and Southern Peloponnese): Use of Tsunami Quantities, Impact and ITIS-2012 Intensities for Highlighting Susceptible Areas

Taking into account recent studies on the tsunamigenic potential of strike-slip faults, it is concluded that there a need to reassess their near-source tsunami hazard and risk. One areas which needs reassessment Western Greece, especially Ionian Islands western coastal Peloponnese, where major seismogenic structures occur. In this context, an extensive review available literature conducted, including not only earthquake catalogues but also tsunamis’ imprints stratigraphic record. It Peloponnese have rich history tsunamis since 6000 BC, revealing they are subjected high hazard. addition teletsunami effects distant earthquakes, local with smaller physical quantities slighter impact attributed mainly offshore faults earthquake-triggered landslides. The fact no destructive been detected so far does exclude possibility future triggering. order identify susceptible impact, we extract data from sources apply Integrated Tsunami Intensity Scale 2012 (ITIS-2012) for all events adequate information. highly comprise straits, funnel-shaped bays exposed in Sea Hellenic Trench. Based aforementioned information, inclusion zones Greece strongly recommended.