–Highest wave
Tsunami of 20 April 1977: off Solomon Islands
A tsunami started off the coast of Solomon Islands on 20 April 1977; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 1 places.
20 April 197723:42 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.6
–Deaths
1Places the wave reached · definite
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavanggu · 7 km | Solomon Islands | – | 189 km |