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Jan 23, 2018 · At 5:36 p.m. March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America, a 9.2-magnitude on the Richter scale, shook south-central Alaska, sending buildings toppling in Anchorage.
In 1964 much of the city was destroyed by four tsunami waves generated by the Great Alaskan earthquake off Anchorage, Alaska. In 2011 the city's harbor suffered extensive damage and destruction from tsunamis generated by the 11 March 2011 earthquake off Sendai, Japan.
Twelve people were killed by the tsunami in or near Crescent City, California, while four children were killed on the Oregon coast at Beverly Beach State Park. Other coastal towns in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Hawaii were damaged. Minor damage to boats occurred as far south as Los Angeles.
Oct 26, 2022 · Crescent City Tsunami - 1964. Share. Watch on. On March 28, 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake slammed Alaska, killing 131 people and causing $116 million in damages. It remains the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America and its carnage was felt all the way down in Northern California.
Nov 17, 2005 · Eleven people in all died in Crescent City that night in what became known as the worst tsunami in the history of America's lower 48 states. Susan Andrews of member station KHSU in Arcata,...
Mar 11, 2011 · Here's a summary of what happened from USC's Tsunami Research Group: " Tsunami waves killed a total of 12 people, and caused an estimated 17 million dollars in damage. Of the 12 deaths, 10 occurred in Crescent City, which, due to bathymitry, was struck by a unusually large 21-foot wave.
Nov 18, 2005 · Cindy Carpien, NPR. Crescent City, Calif., a small community of 3,000 just below the Oregon border, was left in shambles after a tsunami hit the town on Good Friday in 1964. Many...
