2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 24 July 1939: off Grenada
A tsunami started off the coast of Grenada on 24 July 1939; cause: volcanic eruption. The highest wave reached 2 m. It is recorded at 2 places in 2 countries.
24 July 1939off Grenada
volcanic eruptionCause
–Deaths
2Places the wave reached · questionable
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Capitol · 0 km | Grenada | 2 m | 21 km | |
| Lemon Arbour · 1 km | Barbados | 1 m | 247 km |