1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake
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1946-aleutian-islands-earthquake-217-762602
title:
1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake
text:
The 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake occurred near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska on April 1, 1946. The shock measured 8.6, 9.3 or 7.4. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). It resulted in 165–173 casualties and over US $26 million in damage. The seafloor along the fault was elevated, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami with multiple destructive waves at heights ranging from 45–138 ft (14–42 m). The tsunami obliterated the Scotch Cap Lighthouse on Unimak Island, Alaska among others, an
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Earthquake near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1946_Aleutian_Islands_earthquake
date created:
2005-01-09T12:48:45Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T23:27:14Z
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