September 10, 1899 Gulf of Alaska 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.)
LITUYA BAY ALASKA 58.66N 137.46W 60.0
LYNN CANAL ALASKA 59.00N 135.27W 0.6
GLACIER BAY ALASKA 58.67N 136.17W OBS.
RUSSEL FJORD ALASKA 59.99N 139.40W 9.1
YAKUTAT ALASKA 59.55N 139.74W 4.6
W. SHORE YAKUTAT BAY ALASKA 59.93N 139.70W 9.0
DISENCHANTMENT BAY ALASKA 60.00N 139.58W 12.0
LOGAN COAST ALASKA 59.67N 139.54W 12.0
KWIK RIVER DELTA ALASKA 59.82N 139.82W 4.6
KATALLA, CONTROLLER BAY ALASKA 60.18N 144.24W 1.2
VALDEZ ALASKA 61.11N 146.27W 2.1


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