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Scientists to probe the source behind a massive 1946 tsunami

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What happened

Eighty years ago, a massive tsunami devastated parts of Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Oregon following an earthquake off the coast of Alaska.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:00:01 UTC.

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