Overview of the Loen Tsunami Event
On January 16, 1905 CE, a tsunami struck the location of Loen in Norway, positioned at latitude 61.866 and longitude 6.85. According to the official historical record from the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event caused 61 deaths. The tsunami generated a maximum recorded water height of 40.5 meters, categorized under cause code 8, and is classified with a validity of 4 in the database.
Measurements and Impact
Historical tsunami records capture specific physical dimensions and human impacts associated with an event. For the January 16, 1905 CE occurrence in Norway, the documented measurements outline both the scale of the displacement and the severity of the loss of life:
- Event Date: January 16, 1905 CE
- Location: Loen, Norway
- Maximum Water Height: 40.5 meters
- Fatalities: 61 deaths
- Validity: 4
- Cause Code: 8
The maximum water height of 40.5 meters represents the highest measured runup or wave elevation recorded for the event, rather than a uniform height across the entire affected coastline. The validity score of 4 indicates the historical certainty level assigned to the event within the database structure.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Loen tsunami occur?
The tsunami at Loen, Norway, occurred on January 16, 1905 CE.
What was the maximum water height reached during the 1905 Loen tsunami?
The maximum recorded water height for the event was 40.5 meters.
How many fatalities were recorded in the 1905 Loen tsunami?
The historical database records 61 deaths resulting from the event.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.