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Hermann M. Fritz publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hermann M. Fritz sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 190 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Hermann M. Fritz D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hermann M. Fritz sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

Hermann M. Fritz is affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on Earth and Planetary Sciences and Engineering, with significant contributions in subfields such as Geophysics, Civil and Structural Engineering, Earth-Surface Processes, Environmental Chemistry, and Geology.

The main topics covered in their work include:

  • Earthquake and tectonic studies
  • Earthquake and Tsunami Effects
  • Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
  • Geological formations and processes
  • Geological and Geophysical Studies
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Coastal and Marine Dynamics

Hermann M. Fritz has coauthored with several researchers, frequently collaborating with:

  • Yibin Liu
  • Richards C. Sunny
  • Juan Horrillo
  • Wei Cheng
  • J. C. Borrero

Their publications have appeared in various scientific venues, including:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Pure and Applied Geophysics
  • Quaternary Science Reviews
  • International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Physics of Fluids

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Hermann M. Fritz encompass a range of subjects related to tsunamis, volcanic activity, and geological evidence of seismic events. These include:

  • Field Survey and Numerical Modelling of the December 22, 2018 Anak Krakatau Tsunami (2020) published in Pure and Applied Geophysics
  • Stratigraphic evidence of two historical tsunamis on the semi-arid coast of north-central Chile (2021) published in Quaternary Science Reviews
  • Fragility based characterization of alternative tsunami evacuation buildings in Banda Aceh, Indonesia (2023) published in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Physical modeling of spikes during the volcanic tsunami generation (2023) published in Physics of Fluids
  • Physical Modeling of Tsunamis Generated by Submarine Volcanic Eruptions (2024) published in Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans

Best Publications

  • Near Field Characteristics of Landslide Generated Impulse Waves

    H. M. Fritz;W. H. Hager;H.-E. Minor

  • Field Survey of the 27 February 2010 Chile Tsunami

    Hermann M. Fritz;Catherine M. Petroff;Patricio A. Catalán;Rodrigo Cienfuegos

  • Observations by the International Tsunami Survey Team in Sri Lanka

    Philip L.-F. Liu;Patrick Lynett;Harindra Fernando;Bruce E. Jaffe

  • Hurricane katrina storm surge distribution and field observations on the Mississippi Barrier Islands

    Hermann M. Fritz;Chris Blount;Robert Sokoloski;Justin Singleton

  • The 2011 Japan tsunami current velocity measurements from survivor videos at Kesennuma Bay using LiDAR

    Hermann M. Fritz;David A. Phillips;Akio Okayasu;Takenori Shimozono

  • Lituya Bay Landslide Impact Generated Mega-Tsunami 50th Anniversary

    Hermann M. Fritz;Fahad Mohammed;Jeseon Yoo

  • Lituya Bay Case Rockslide Impact and Wave Run-up

    Hermann M. Fritz

  • Landslide generated impulse waves.

    H. M. Fritz;H. M. Fritz;W. H. Hager;H.-E. Minor

  • Cyclone Nargis storm surge in Myanmar

    Hermann M. Fritz;Christopher D. Blount;Swe Thwin;Moe Kyaw Thu

  • Physical modeling of tsunamis generated by three-dimensional deformable granular landslides

    Fahad Mohammed;Fahad Mohammed;Hermann M. Fritz

  • The 2010 Mw 7.8 Mentawai earthquake: Very shallow source of a rare tsunami earthquake determined from tsunami field survey and near-field GPS data

    Emma M. Hill;Jose C. Borrero;Zhenhua Huang;Qiang Qiu

  • 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami flow velocity measurements from survivor videos

    Hermann M. Fritz;Jose C. Borrero;Costas E. Synolakis;Costas E. Synolakis;Jeseon Yoo

  • Hydraulics of Embankment Weirs

    Hermann M. Fritz;Willi H. Hager

  • Extreme runup from the 17 July 2006 Java tsunami

    Hermann M. Fritz;Widjo Kongko;Andrew Moore;Brian McAdoo

  • Sri Lanka Field Survey after the December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

    James Goff;Philip L.-F. Liu;Bretwood Higman;Robert Morton;Robert Morton

  • Landslide generated impulse waves. 2. Hydrodynamic impact craters

    H.M. Fritz;Willi H. Hager;H.-E. Minor

  • Initial phase of landslide generated impulse waves

    Hermann M. Fritz

  • Wave power potential along the Atlantic coast of the southeastern USA

    Zafer Defne;Kevin A. Haas;Hermann M. Fritz

  • Cyclone Gonu storm surge in Oman

    Hermann M. Fritz;Christopher D. Blount;Fawzi B. Albusaidi;Ahmed Hamoud Mohammed Al-Harthy

  • Field Survey of the Samoa Tsunami of 29 September 2009

    Emile A. Okal;Hermann M. Fritz;Costas E. Synolakis;José C. Borrero

Frequent Co-Authors

Costas E. Synolakis
Costas E. Synolakis University of Southern California
Jose C. Borrero
Jose C. Borrero University of Southern California
Emile A. Okal
Emile A. Okal Northwestern University
Vasily V. Titov
Vasily V. Titov Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Benjamin P. Horton
Benjamin P. Horton City University of Hong Kong
Patrick J. Lynett
Patrick J. Lynett University of Southern California
James Goff
James Goff University of New South Wales
David Phillips
David Phillips University of Melbourne
Bruce E. Jaffe
Bruce E. Jaffe United States Geological Survey
Alexander B. Rabinovich
Alexander B. Rabinovich Institute of Oceanology. PP Shirshov Russian Academy of Sciences

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