July 9, 1958, a chain reaction that began with an earthquake and featured a rock slide created a wave that struck Alaska and swept away trees as high as 1720 feet (524 meters) above sea level. Maps, photos, survivor accounts here. Via.
*Previously: Photos of Chile's Chaitén volcano erupting AND creating lightning.
Friday, July 18, 2008
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the world's biggest recorded tsunami
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