Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Alaska Fjord Hit by Tsunami After Mega-Landslide
Imagine a giant chunk of a mountain falling into the ocean.
This happened in Alaska, creating a huge wave called a tsunami.
The wave was really tall, like a ten-story building!
Kayakers camping nearby woke up to find their stuff all messed up because the water had reached them.
Scientists noticed small earthquakes before the mountain fell.
They are now studying what exactly happened.
A massive landslide triggered a tsunami in Tracy Arm, Alaska.
The tsunami waves were estimated to be around 100 feet tall near the source.
The event occurred after a mountain side collapsed into the sea.
Kayakers were surprised to find their gear displaced and kayaks scattered.
A series of small tremors preceded the landslide.
- Who
- Kayakers and scientists.
- What
- A massive landslide triggered a 100-foot tsunami in Tracy Arm, Alaska.
- When
- Sunday, unspecified time.
- Where
- Tracy Arm, Alaska.
- Why
- The mountain side collapsed, leading to the tsunami.
- Location
- Tracy Arm, Alaska
- Event Type
- Landslide-triggered Tsunami
- Wave Height (estimated)
- 100 feet near source
- Precursory Activity
- Hundreds or thousands of small earthquakes
- Impact
- Displaced kayaker's gear