The highest reliably recorded tsunami occurred in 1958 in Alaska when a massive landslide fell into Lituya Bay. The resulting wave that crashed into the other side of the bay was 1,700 feet high.
A rather unusually timed landslide on the Takhini River bank on the edge of Whitehorse this winter generated a “small” tsunami that reminded ... The largest wave recorded occurred in Lituya Bay in ...
An initial tsunami wave approximately 1 meter (3.2 feet) high made landfall within 30 minutes of the earthquake, the Associated Press reported, citing Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV.
One tsunami wave measuring about 8 inches reached some coasts and ports at about 10 p.m., authorities said. They warned residents to continue staying away from the coast and other waterways.
BRITAIN isn't known as a tsunami hotspot – but it's been struck by giant and terrifying waves. The biggest that ... around six feet tall at Mount's Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the tsunami waves could reach up to one metre. But the advisory issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures has been lifted on Monday evening Japan time.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of possible tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) and urged the public to stay away from coastal waters. "Tsunami can strike repeatedly.