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Field observations on effects of Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958

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Abstract

The Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958 was caused by movement on the Fairweather fault amounting to at least 21 1/2 feet horizontally and 3 1/2 feet vertically. Effects of strong shaking were evident over a large area in southeastern Alaska. In Lituya Bay an enormous wave, possibly resulting from a rockslide, reached a maximum height of more than 1700 feet.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Field observations on effects of Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958
Series title Science
Volume 129
Issue 3346
Year Published 1959
Language English
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First page 394
Last page 395
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