Event Overview
On October 13, 2000, a tsunami event occurred near Altar Volcano in Ecuador. The event is documented in the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database. The tsunami resulted in 13 fatalities.
Recorded Measurements
The maximum water height recorded for this event was 125.0 meters. This extreme runup value indicates significant inundation and is a key measurement in the historical record of the event.
Geographic and Temporal Context
Altar Volcano is located at coordinates -1.67 latitude and -78.42 longitude. The event was recorded to have occurred at 10:58.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the 2000-10-13 tsunami occur?
The tsunami occurred near Altar Volcano in Ecuador.
What was the maximum water height of the tsunami?
The recorded maximum water height was 125.0 meters.
How many people died in the event?
The event resulted in 13 deaths.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.