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Kamchatka Earthquake
Kamchatka Earthquake
Kamchatka Earthquake
The 1959 Kamchatka earthquake. Damage was estimated to be $17 million (2011 USD), with
extensive damage to shorelines and infrastructure, including the destruction of a small bridge
connecting Coconut Island to the shore. The highest waves were seen on Oahu Island's north
shore, measuring nearly 15 feet in height.