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Tsunami of 18 September 1601: Switzerland

A tsunami started in Switzerland on 18 September 1601; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 4 m. 8 people died.

18 September 1601Switzerland
earthquake and landslideCause · M6.2
8Deaths
0Places the wave reached · probable

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Switzerland
Tsunami of 18 September 1601: Switzerland
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

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