November 1952 Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Images
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.
Dataset Citation
- Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (2012): Natural Hazard Images Database (Event: November 1952 Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Images). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5154F01 [access date]
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- gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.photos:35
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Distributor | Hazards Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information haz.info@noaa.gov |
Dataset Point of Contact | Hazards Data Manager NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information haz.info@noaa.gov |
Time Period | Unknown to Unknown |
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West: 159.5
East: 159.5
South: 52.75
North: 52.75
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Dataset Progress Status | Ongoing - data is continually being updated |
Data Update Frequency | As needed |
Purpose | To provide images of natural hazards for research and education. |
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Lineage Statement | NCEI maintains a database of images of natural hazard events. |
Last Modified: 2018-09-26
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