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1964 Alaska great earthquake and tsunami

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1964 Alaska great earthquake and tsunami, Historic earthquake and tsunami in the USA

One of the most powerful earth tremors on record.

Occurred on March 27, 1964, with a magnitude of 9.2.

Deeply impacted seismic studies and construction codes.

Known as the 'Good Friday Earthquake', it happened during Easter.

Generated devastating waves up to 720 feet high in Valdez Bay.

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61.02000,-147.65000

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