Overview of the Pedersen Lagoon Tsunami Record
On August 7, 2024, at 12:54:49 UTC, a tsunami occurred at Pedersen Lagoon, Alaska, USA. The event is cataloged under Event ID 5929 in the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, recording a peak water height of 62.0 meters at coordinates 59.904 latitude and -149.825 longitude.
Event Parameters and Data Summary
The historical database entry establishes the following specific observational parameters for the event:
- Event Date and Time: August 7, 2024, at 12:54:49 UTC
- Location: Pedersen Lagoon, Alaska, United States
- Coordinates: Latitude 59.904, Longitude -149.825
- Maximum Water Height: 62.0 meters
- Cause Code: 8 (landslide)
- Tsunami Validity: 4 (definite tsunami)
- Database Event ID: 5929
Data Interpretation and Historical Scope
The maximum water height measurement of 62.0 meters recorded for this event represents a localized peak measurement rather than a uniform wave height across the area. A validity rating of 4 in the database confirms the event as a definite tsunami. As an archival database record, these measurements provide a permanent scientific record of the historical event and do not imply active hazards or real-time emergency warnings.
Frequently asked questions
What was the maximum water height recorded for the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon tsunami?
The NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database records a maximum water height of 62.0 meters for the Pedersen Lagoon event on August 7, 2024.
Where did the Pedersen Lagoon tsunami occur?
The event occurred at Pedersen Lagoon in Alaska, USA, located at geographic coordinates 59.904 latitude and -149.825 longitude.
What is the cause code for this tsunami in the database record?
The database record lists cause code 8 (landslide) for this event under Event ID 5929.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.