Historical tsunamis · Oct 11, 2023
2023 Dickson Fjord, Greenland tsunami
Greenland
The tsunami of Oct 11, 2023 originated near Dickson Fjord, Greenland (Greenland).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 11, 2023
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 60.0 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 60.0 m (Dickson Fjord, Greenland).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | 2 | 60.0 m Dickson Fjord | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Fjord | 60.00 m | 2 km | Greenland |
| Rohss Fjord | 6.00 m | 12 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.