90 million tons of rock triggered the tallest wave ever recorded
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On July 9, 1958, Lituya Bay, Alaska, experienced the largest wave ever recorded — a staggering 1,720 feet (524 meters) high! Triggered by a massive landslide, this colossal wave reshaped the landscape and remains a crucial study point for scientists. Learn More: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/oceanography/largest-wave-ever-recorded.htm?utm_source=facebook | Howstuffworks
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In 1958 at Lituya Bay in southern Alaska, a 7.8 magnitude Earthquake struck the area of Lituya Bay and triggered a sudden collapse of a mountain comprising of at least 30 Million Cubic meters of material that plunged into the bay. The resulting wave forced and splashed its way 1,719 feet up a near mountain peak directly across from the site of collapse. The wave then bounced around through the bay destroying forests up to 700 feet in elevation from the shore. This event is considered the largest
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On March 27, 1964, Alaska was devastated when the second largest earthquake ever, a M9.2, occurred in Prince William Sound. The ground shook for 5 minutes, multiple landslides occurred, and tsunami waves engulfed coastal communities. The impact was profound. Why did it occur? When will it happen again? Learn the answers to these questions and more, with this commemorative video produced by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Recapping the event along with striking historical footage, this video also
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