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2.4 mHighest wave

Tsunami of 29 November 1891: United States

A tsunami started in the United States on 29 November 1891; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 2.4 m. It is recorded at 3 places.

29 November 189123:21 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause
–Deaths
3Places the wave reached · probable

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Boddy · 2.4 mOld TacomaSeattleUnited States
Tsunami of 29 November 1891: United States
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

Places the wave reached

TownCountries reachedWater heightFrom the sourceDeaths
Boddy · 2 kmUnited States2.4 m101 km
Old Tacoma · 4 kmUnited States–115 km
Seattle · 1 kmUnited States–99 km

Towns the wave reached

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