Photo of tsunami damage in the La Punta District of Peru
By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
2001 (approx.)
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Photo of tsunami damage in the La Punta District of Peru, following a deadly tsunami that hit the southern coast on June 23, 2001. The tsunami was triggered by a massive earthquake of moment magnitude 8.4, the largest earthquake recorded worldwide in 35 years (as of 2001).
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Tsunami Field Studies
Our tsunami scientists work on international teams to study the aftermath of tsunamis around the world, to gain a better understanding the impact of potential tsunamis on coastal communities of the United States. Their work helps inform local, state, and federal coastal planning, protection, and resiliency.