2.6 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 20 August 2008: off Namibia
A tsunami started off the coast of Namibia on 20 August 2008; cause: unknown cause. The highest wave reached 2.6 m. It is recorded at 2 places.
20 August 200823:00 UTC
unknown causeCause
–Deaths
2Places the wave reached · probable
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laingville · 2 km | South Africa | 2.6 m | 664 km | |
| Saint Helena Bay | South Africa | 2.5 m | 662 km |