| Comments | On the morning of April 27th, a submarine landslide on the Kitimat River delta at low tide created a tsunami in Kitimat Arm, BC. The tsunami moved from Moon Bay, struck the wharf and terminal facilities at Kitimat, and then moved across the inlet to Kitamaat Village - Haisla Nation. The tsunami moved down the bay affecting other inlets. The wave had a peak height of 8.2 m, was associated with a rapid withdrawal of water, and lasted about an hour. Damage to the shore installations and buildings was $600,000. |