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0.9 mHighest wave

Tsunami of 23 February 1885: Australia

A tsunami started in Australia on 23 February 1885; cause: probably an earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.9 m.

23 February 188506:26 UTC
probably an earthquakeCause
–Deaths
0Places the wave reached · questionable

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Australia
Tsunami of 23 February 1885: Australia
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

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