2000-10-13 tsunami – ALTAR VOLCANO: Historical Tsunami Record and Measurements
On October 13, 2000, a tsunami near Altar Volcano in Ecuador resulted in 13 deaths and recorded a maximum water height of 125.0 meters.
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On October 13, 2000, a tsunami near Altar Volcano in Ecuador resulted in 13 deaths and recorded a maximum water height of 125.0 meters.
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