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Historic Tsunami
2008 South Africa Tsunami
20 August 2008 · Southern Atlantic Ocean · South Africa
On 20 August 2008 at 23:00 UTC, a tsunami formed near Southern Atlantic Ocean, South Africa. It was caused by an unknown cause. Waves reached up to 2.6 m high. It was observed at 2 locations, up to 664 km from its source.
- Date
- 20 August 2008
- Time
- 23:00 UTC
- Cause
- Unknown cause
- Highest Wave
- 2.6 m
- Observation Sites
- 2
- Furthest Reach
- 664 km
- Source Country
- South Africa
Highest Waves
- 2.6 mBrandhuis · South Africa · 664 km
- 2.5 mSaint Helena Bay · South Africa · 662 km
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Tsunami Database (doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7) · Natural Earth