Historical tsunamis · Sep 16, 2023, 12:35 PM UTC
2023 Dickson Fjord, Greenland tsunami
Greenland
The tsunami of Sep 16, 2023, 12:35 PM UTC originated near Dickson Fjord, Greenland (Greenland).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 16, 2023, 12:35 PM UTC
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 200.0 m
- Damage
- US$ 0.2 million
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 200.0 m (Dickson Fjord, Greenland).
5 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at US$ 0.2 million.
Map of observation sites
5Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | 5 | 200.0 m Dickson Fjord | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
5 / 5Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Fjord | 200.00 m | 0 km | Greenland |
| Dickson Fjord | 80.00 m | 2 km | Greenland |
| Rohss Fjord | 10.00 m | 12 km | Greenland |
| Ella Island | 4.00 m | 64 km | Greenland |
| Dickson Fjord Ctd | 0.20 m | 9 km | Greenland |
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.