4 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 12 July 2003: Montserrat
A tsunami started in Montserrat on 12 July 2003; cause: volcanic eruption. The highest wave reached 4 m. It is recorded at 5 places in 2 countries.
12 July 2003Montserrat
volcanic eruptionCause
–Deaths
5Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Montserrat | 4 m | 3 km | |
| – | France | 1 m | 62 km | |
| – | France | 0.6 m | 87 km | |
| – | France | 0.5 m | 75 km | |
| – | France | – | 61 km |