Tsunami damage to the north end of Resurrection Bay near Seward. The first wave arose after a waterfront and submarine slump developed within minutes of the beginning of the earthquake. A large mound of water rose in the fiord. This wave and other waves washed into the town of Seward destroying buildings, docks, railroad facilities, and small boats. About twenty minutes later the first wave from the major tsunami arrived. The maximum runup was between 30 and 38 feet (9.1 -11.5 m) above mean low water. Waves continued for more than eight hours after the quake. (Source: NOAA/NCEI, US DOI)
