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Alaska Fjord Hit by Second Largest Megatsunami on Record
A megatsunami, estimated to be nearly 500 meters (1,578 feet) high, struck an Alaskan fjord last year, making it the second largest ever recorded. The event, triggered by a landslide, largely went unnoticed at the time but has since been studied.
6 May, 12:00 — 6 May, 15:15
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BBCHigh7h 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 Factual6h 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 Factual4h ago
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
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First report: BBC · 6 May, 12:00|Full coverage: 8 · 9h|Window: 9h
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