Historical tsunamis · Jul 9, 1847
1847 Azores tsunami
Portugal
The tsunami of Jul 9, 1847 originated near Azores (Portugal).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 9, 1847
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 7.00 m
- Deaths
- 10
- Injuries
- 100
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 7.00 m (Corvo Island, Azores, Azores (Portugal)).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 10 deaths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores (Portugal) | 2 | 7.00 m Corvo Island, Azores | 10 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvo Island, Azores | 7.00 m | 27 km | Azores (Portugal) |
| Flores Island, Azores | 7.00 m | 3 km | Azores (Portugal) |
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.