The largest wave ever recorded was a tsunami wave that reached 1,720 feet (524 meters) in height. This occurred on July 9, 1958, in Lituya Bay, Alaska.
The largest wave ever recorded was a staggering 1,720 feet (524 meters) high.
An earthquake triggered a massive landslide, which in turn caused the enormous wave.
The landslide displaced a massive volume of water, creating the megatsunami.
The wave surged over the land, clearing trees and vegetation up to 1,720 feet above sea level.
Despite the wave's size, there were only two fatalities. Some people in boats survived the towering wave.
The Lituya Bay megatsunami remains the tallest wave ever documented, providing valuable insights into the power of natural disasters.