The 1957 magnitude 8.6 Aleutian Islands earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes of the last century, unleashing a destructive tsunami that brought waves between 6 to 12 meters high (20-40 feet) to the #AleutianIslands and #Hawaiʻi. Research from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and partners sheds new light on the 1957 earthquake, revealing critical details that enhance our understanding of tsunami threats to the #HawaiianIslands: https://ow.ly/8Abn50SliE3 | USGS Natural Hazards Science
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