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Three sequential photos show the arrival of a major wave at Laie Point on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, about 3,600 km from the source. The magnitude 8.6 (Mw) earthquake occurred south of the Andreanof Islands, in the Aleutian Islands. This is the third photo of three. It generated a 8-m tsunami that did great damage on Adak Island, especially to the fuel and oil docks. However, the Hawaiian Islands incurred the greatest damage (about $5 million in 1957 dollars). The highest wave was 10.4 m at Haena, Kauai. Image Credit: Henry Helbush. March 9, 1957 Aleutian Islands USA earthquake and tsunami The magnitude 8.6 (Mw) earthquake occurred south of the Andreanof Islands, in the Aleutian Islands. It generated an 8-meter tsunami that did great damage on Adak Island, especially to the fuel and oil docks. However, the Hawaiian Islands incurred the greatest damage (about $5 million in 1957 dollars). The highest wave was 10.4 meters at Haena, Kauai. Event Data:
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