@article{fdi:010091217,
  title = {{U}nveiling the global influence of tropical cyclones on extreme waves approaching coastal areas},
  author = {{J}ullien, {S}. and {A}ucan, {J}er{\^o}me and {K}estenare, {E}lodie and {L}engaigne, {M}atthieu and {M}enk{\`e}s, {C}hristophe},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}ropical and extra-tropical storms generate extreme waves, impacting both nearby and remote regions through swell propagation. {D}espite their devastating effects in tropical areas, the contribution of tropical cyclones ({TC}s) to global wave-induced coastal risk remains unknown. {H}ere, we enable a quantitative assessment of {TC}'s role in extreme waves approaching global coastlines, by designing twin oceanic wave simulations with and without realistic {TC} wind forcing. {W}e find that {TC}s substantially contribute to extreme breaking heights in tropical regions (35-50% on average), reaching 100% in high-density {TC} areas like the {N}orth {P}acific. {TC}s also impact remote {TC}-free regions, such as the equatorial {P}acific experiencing in average 30% of its extreme wave events due to {TC}s. {I}nterannual variability amplifies {TC}-induced wave hazards, notably during {E}l {N}i & ntilde;o in the {C}entral {P}acific, and {L}a {N}i & ntilde;a in the {S}outh {C}hina {S}ea, {C}aribbean {A}rc, and {S}outh {I}ndian {O}cean coastlines. {T}his research offers critical insights for global risk management and preparedness. {T}his paper shows that tropical cyclones contribute between 40% and 100% of the extreme wave events approaching coastlines in basins prone to tropical cyclone activity, while they can also impact remote areas via swell propagation across the ocean.},
  keywords = {{MONDE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{N}ature {C}ommunications},
  volume = {15},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {6593 [10 ]},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1038/s41467-024-50929-2},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010091217},
}