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3.6 mHighest wave

Tsunami of 6 October 1907: Samoa

A tsunami started in Samoa on 6 October 1907; cause: volcanic eruption. The highest wave reached 3.6 m. It is recorded at 2 places.

6 October 1907Samoa
volcanic eruptionCause
–Deaths
2Places the wave reached · definite

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Matautu · 3.6 mMatafele · 0.6 mSamoa
Tsunami of 6 October 1907: Samoa
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

Places the wave reached

TownCountries reachedWater heightFrom the sourceDeaths
Matautu · 0 kmSamoa3.6 m74 km
Matafele · 0 kmSamoa0.6 m85 km

Towns the wave reached

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