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Alaska Megatsunami Second Largest Ever Recorded
A massive megatsunami, reaching nearly 500 meters (1,578 feet) high, occurred in an Alaskan fjord, triggered by a landslide. This event, which largely went unnoticed at the time, has been identified as the second largest ever recorded and raises concerns for cruise ship safety.
6 May, 12:00 — 6 May, 18:18
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BBCHigh94d ago
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual94d ago
Alaska’s 1,578 feet mega tsunami in fjord was second largest ever on record
The tsunami surged through the fjord, violently stripping vegetation from the steep rock walls
By Will Dunham
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual93d ago
Alaska's 1,578-foot tsunami was second largest ever recorded
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First report: BBC · 6 May, 12:00|Full coverage: 10 · 12h|Window: 12h
