Historical tsunamis · Aug 20, 1944, 6:30 AM UTC
1944 Stromboli Island tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Aug 20, 1944, 6:30 AM UTC originated near Stromboli Island (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 20, 1944, 6:30 AM UTC
- Cause
- Volcano and landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Houses destroyed
- 1
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcano and landslide.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: 1.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 | 2 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgia Vecchia, Stromboli Island | — | 2 km | Italy |
| Punta Lena, Stromboli Island | — | 3 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.