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Tsunami of 17 December 1798: France

A tsunami started in France on 17 December 1798; cause: probably an earthquake. It is recorded at 1 places.

17 December 1798France
probably an earthquakeCause
–Deaths
1Places the wave reached · questionable

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Le BoucanetFrance
Tsunami of 17 December 1798: France
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

Places the wave reached

TownCountries reachedWater heightFrom the sourceDeaths
Le Boucanet · 1 kmFrance–5 km

Towns the wave reached

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