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Aerial view of Kaika Bay near Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu shows the fourth wave advancing up the beach toward beach houses and also shows extent of inundation from previous waves. In Hawaii, property damage from these waves was estimated at $800,000-$1,000,000 (1952 dollars); however, no lives were lost. The waves beached boats, caused houses to collide, destroyed piers, scoured beaches, and moved road pavement. Image Credit: George Curtis. November 4, 1952 Kamchatka Peninsula Russia earthquake and tsunami The tsunami was generated by a magnitude 9.0 (Mw) earthquake on Kamchatka where it caused severe damage. The tsunami then struck Midway (3,000 kilometers away), the Hawaiian Islands (5,200 kilometers away), and other areas in the Pacific. Event Data:
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