Historical tsunamis · Apr 20, 1988, 5:30 AM UTC
1988 La Fossa Volcano, Vulcano Is. tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Apr 20, 1988, 5:30 AM UTC originated near La Fossa Volcano, Vulcano Is. (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 20, 1988, 5:30 AM UTC
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.00 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 2.00 m (Porto Di Levante, Vulcano Is., Italy).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 2.00 m Porto Di Levante, Vulcano Is. | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Di Levante, Vulcano Is. | 2.00 m | 2 km | Italy |
More tsunamis
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.