On October 30, 1759 CE, a destructive tsunami struck the coastal area of Akko in what is now Israel. According to the historical data recorded in the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, this event was directly associated with an earthquake and resulted in significant loss of life and notable water heights.
Event Measurements and Characteristics
The tsunami associated with the October 30, 1759 CE event reached a recorded maximum water height of 8.0 meters at Akko. The event was triggered by an earthquake measuring magnitude 6.6. In tsunami databases, the validity of a historical event is graded on a scale where higher numbers indicate greater reliability; this particular event holds a validity rating of 4, signifying a definite tsunami occurrence.
Impact and Casualties
The combined impact of the earthquake and the resulting tsunami was severe. Historical records compiled within the database attribute 2,000 deaths to the event. The location coordinates documented for the occurrence are latitude 33.0 and longitude 35.5.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Akko tsunami occur?
The tsunami occurred on October 30, 1759 CE.
What was the maximum water height recorded for the 1759 Akko tsunami?
The recorded maximum water height reached 8.0 meters.
Was the tsunami linked to an earthquake?
Yes, the event was associated with an earthquake of magnitude 6.6.
How many fatalities were recorded?
The historical database records 2,000 deaths resulting from the event.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.