August 6, 1788 Alaska Peninsula Tsunami Amplitudes
Amplitude listed is either a measured runup (maximum vertical elevation wave reached above sea level at the time of tsunami) or a zero-to-peak tide gage reading. Both are given in meters.
Location
Region
Latitude
Longitude
Amplitude (m)
Arrival time (day hr. min. UTC)
Travel time (hr. min.)
UNGA, SHUMAGIN IS.
ALASKA
55.19N
160.51W
30.0
PAVLOF VILLAGE
ALASKA
55.50N
161.47W
5.0
SANAK, SANAK I.
ALASKA
54.48N
162.83W
30.0
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