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UTC time: 1975-11-29 14:47:43: ISC event: 722344: USGS-ANSSComCat: Local date: November 29, 1975 (): Local time: 04:47:43: Magnitude: M w 7.7 [1]: Depth: 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [1] Epicenter: 1]: Areas affected: Hawaii United States: Total damage: $4–4.1 million [2] [3]: Max. intensity: MMI VIII (Severe) [3]: Tsunami: 14.3 m (47 ft) [4]: Casualties: 2 dead [3] several–28 injured [3] [4 ...
The Pacific Tsunami Museum (originally, the Hilo Tsunami Museum) is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean tsunami [2] which devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially Hilo.
A similar earthquake occurred November 29, 1975, with a magnitude of 7.2. A 40-mile (64 km) wide section of the Hilina Slump slid 11 feet (3.4 m) into the ocean, widening the crack by 26 ft (7.9 m). This movement also caused a tsunami that reached a maximum height of 47.0 feet (14.3 m) at Keauhou Landing. [31]
Apr. 2—Gov. Josh Green on Monday—the 78th anniversary of a devastating tsunami in Hilo—proclaimed April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green on Monday—the 78th anniversary ...
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Pages in category "1975 in Hawaii" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H. 1975 Hawaii earthquake;
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, triggering the worst tsunami in recorded history. According to United Nations estimates, more than 220,000 people were killed ...
The magnitude 9.5 earthquake of 22 May 1960, the largest earthquake ever recorded, generated one of the most destructive tsunamis of the 20th century. The tsunami spread across the Pacific Ocean, with waves measuring up to 25 metres (82 ft) high in places. The first tsunami wave hit Hilo, Hawaii, approximately 15 hours after its origin. The ...