Field observations on effects of Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958
January 1, 1959
The Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958 was caused by movement on the Fairweather fault amounting to at least 21 1/2 feet horizontally and 3 1/2 feet vertically. Effects of strong shaking were evident over a large area in southeastern Alaska. In Lituya Bay an enormous wave, possibly resulting from a rockslide, reached a maximum height of more than 1700 feet.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | Field observations on effects of Alaska earthquake of 10 July 1958 |
| Authors | D. Tocher, D. J. Miller |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Science |
| Index ID | 70010965 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |