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Historic Tsunami
2008 People's Republic of China Tsunami
23 November 2008 · Wu Gorge, Wushan County · People's Republic of China
On 23 November 2008, a tsunami formed near Wu Gorge, Wushan County, People's Republic of China. It was caused by a landslide. Waves reached up to 13.1 m high. It was observed at 1 location.
- Date
- 23 November 2008
- Cause
- Landslide
- Highest Wave
- 13.1 m
- Observation Sites
- 1
- Estimated Damage
- 1 million US dollars
- Source Country
- People's Republic of China
Highest Waves
- 13.1 mWushan · China · 0 km
Other Major Tsunamis in the Region
- 2015Wushan, Chongqing, People's Republic of China · 6.2 m2 deaths
- 2012Zhaojun Bridge, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China · 5.2 m
- 2007Dayantang, Enshi, People's Republic of China · 50.0 m8 deaths
- 2003Qinggan River, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China · 39.0 m24 deaths
- 1985Quyuan, Zigui County, People's Republic of China · 54.0 m10 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Tsunami Database (doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7) · Natural Earth