Historical tsunamis · Sep 6, 1971, 8:00 PM UTC
1971 Tinakula, Santa Cruz Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Sep 6, 1971, 8:00 PM UTC originated near Tinakula, Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 6, 1971, 8:00 PM UTC
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.
| Location / station | Observed height | Distance from source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Village, Trevanion Island | — | 31 km | Solomon Islands |
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database. Confirmed events only. Deaths and damage are database estimates; older records are incomplete. Water heights come from different types of observation.