88 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 6 August 1788: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 6 August 1788; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 88 m. It is recorded at 3 places.
6 August 1788off the United States
earthquakeCause · M8.0
–Deaths
3Places the wave reached · definite
Where it started and where the wave arrived
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m
Places the wave reached
| Town | Countries reached | Water height | From the source | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw Harbor · 8 km | United States | 88 m | 35 km | |
| Pauloff Harbor · 3 km | United States | 30 m | 127 km | |
| – | United States | 5 m | 62 km |