Historic Tsunami

2024 Canada Tsunami

17 December 2024 · Whitehorse, Yukon · Canada

On 17 December 2024, a tsunami formed near Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It was caused by a landslide. Waves reached up to 2.5 m high.

Date

17 December 2024

Cause

Landslide

Highest Wave

2.5 m

Source Country

Canada

Other Major Tsunamis in the Region

• 2025Tracy Arm, Ak, United States of America · 481.0 m
• 2015Taan Fjord, Ak, United States of America · 193.0 m
• 1994Skagway, Ak, United States of America · 9.0 m1 deaths
• 1958Se. Alaska, Ak, United States of America · 524.6 m5 deaths
• 1917Taku Inlet, Juneau, Ak, United States of America · 2.4 m1 deaths
• 1900Lituya Bay, Ak, United States of America5 deaths

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Tsunami Database (doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7) · Natural Earth