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It looks like the end of the world : The Alaska earthquake that generated the largest tsunami in recorded history

Histories of Alaska: The wave that struck Lituya Bay on July 9, 1958, was an estimated 1,720 feet at its highest point.

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How do tsunamis form?

Most waves form due to winds or tides, but tsunamis have a different cause altogether.

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The Biggest Tsunamis Ever Recorded

The biggest tsunami ever recorded reached 1720 feet high which is taller than the Willis Tower in Chicago.

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Book lovers tell RNZ The single best thing I read this year is…

What better time to read than than the holidays? RNZ asked several of Aotearoa's leading authors, critics and book lovers to recommend the best book they read in 2022.

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Tsunamis in Australia: Vulnerable cities, last tsunami to hit Australia, warnings and everything to know

For thousands of years, myths and legends have swirled around large destructives waves that have crashed on.

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