How big do tsumamis get? - video
It took a while but it seems everyone has stopped using the incorrect term 'tidal wave' to describe a tsunami. So, now we're all on the same page, hows about we make a further distinction and categorise tsumani into regular tsunami and mega tsunami.
It all sounds very James Cameron but the difference is simple: regular tsunami are created by earthquakes, while their mega brethren are created by landslides displacing water. They're less common but far more destructive, as this descriptive little vid shows.
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Don't believe everything you see or hear. This is a more realistic estimation of the K-T tsunami ......200m.
https://www.astrobio.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/tajika/wp-site/wp-content/uploads/2…
.......or less, good graphic of wave heights.
Well that's the good news the bad news is that the size of the tsunami was limited by it striking shallow water. A similar impact in deep water could produce a much larger wave ...... but still probably not as large as shown above.
Yeah, looks like they gathered most of their info from wiki... (I love wiki but they're misrepresenting data & using poor reference examples)
1. Reference for the 5km height of the Chicxulub Tsunami is "Armageddon" Episode 2.3 (2007) of Lost Worlds, The History Channel, original air date: 15 August 2007. Not sure the history channel can be used as a scientific reference.
2. Appears they're quoting runup height of the wave not the actual tsunami wave height.
jeez feelin so much better now......
Here is the Hollywood version.
I'm moving to the mountains
I'd prefer the Hollywood version when it eventually happens.
Nev made a couple of boards for this kinda thing.
On behalf of the bodybash'n community. I wish to nominate Longarone surfers past and present for belated big wave award.
Record waveride height of 820ft easily dwarfs the biggest wave rides of today's surfers.
Surf it they did,no denying that.
The most hellish ride it must have been.
We're sorry for your loss and salute your courage and conviction.
Also nominate all Indian Ocean and Japanese tsunami victims and survivors into Big wave hall of fame.
Again we shall not forget.
I trust my fellow surfing community will continue to respect,acknowledge and honour the brave souls of 'Tsunami tragedies'.
Be ready to surf anywhere any time....
2011 Toowoomba Tidal wave and Grantham's Wall of Water took a heavy toll.
Again a large freak wave caught all off guard and swept whole town away.
Again our condolences!
Surfing's Hawaiian Past
1868 Holaua Kauai was washed out to sea on a tidal wave.Grabbing a passing plank,he rode the next wave,a 50 footer,right back to shore...(A pictorial history of Surfing)- Paul Hamlyn.
ps: I note Australian tsunami warning prohibits bikini babe toe dipping but orders every past and present skeg to hit the surf and rip the shit out of that tsunami.
We decide how big our tsunami should be....
Hooroo!
No mention of the Krakatoa eruption tsunami ? North West Cape copped it BIG time !
La Palma ... don't let the truth get in the way of a good story ...
https://www.lapalma-tsunami.com/tsunami.html
Great link tripper.
Good to see the video leaves us on an honest note regarding the Canary Islands ... oh wait, that would be La Palma. Who the fk are these clowns kidding ... comes across like a cock measuring contest.
Silver Surfer Swell Alert....WF9 from Nibiru Surf System .
ETA Splashdown Stardate 25/02/2017.(note date)
Byron Bay Surf Festival gurus been chalming Huey again.
A little less hooch next time guys.
(Typical doomsday swell, falls on a Saturday! Be super crowded)
Interstellar Surf Forecaster Dr Dyomin Damir Zakharovich is predicting Apocalyptic Tsunami.
Best Board for Dr Dooms Tsunami...
Deckhand the Queen Mary or Fairstar Funship.
Best Tsunami keels...Go the windfarm thruster blades.
Strap on the tallest Bridge Bungee legrope.
Fit the Dean Bro's wrecking ball shield....set to oblivion.
NASA measures WF9 @ ( .3 x .6 Miles)
Prediction: Fireball will burn out.
Dr Doom says Surf's up! Cowabunga Huey.
President to... Silver Surfer (ready)
President to... Captain Goodvibes(belch! hic! ready)
President to... White Lightning OAM.(ready)
Your mission Surf heroes...is to surf the shit out of Interstellar Tsunami.
Surf the wash into Lake Everest Casino for a victory toast.
Lots worse than getting high at Byron tsunami Festival.
Good one, TrueBlu. I'd put my money on Captain Goodvibes. He was reported in a 1975 issue of Tracks as riding 150 foot crushers at the 'Gong, with pictures of his epic rides too.
Niburu Tsunami Alert (Sat 23/Sept/2017)
South < > North Pole reverse Gravitational swell.
(Formally known as ... Planet 9 ) You know that loser planet outside of non planet Pluto.
Well it seems Sheldon was right, that whole planet de-listing really pissed them off.
As of Tomorrow, best repeat that. As of Tomorrow Planet X returns fire & brimstone.
Swellnetonians are gonna need a bigger board.Nah! Bigger! BIGGER! ...making me laugh!
Best you guys consult your forester as the wave your surfing monsters to 5,280 ft high.
I know what your saying. Not again! Another Apocalyptic tsunami with a (Weekend crowd).
This time with off the (richter scale 12) earthquakes + Ring of fire eruptions + Meteors.
I'm happy to share with Swellnetonians the Presidential apocalyptic Surf survival Map.
This shows you all how to surf Spot X.(Sanctuary)....Oops! Gold Coast Mayor just banned It! Who could've known! Anyhow here's a copy... I'll share this if you promise not to sue me!
Sanctuary awaits at....((The Ozark Domes))..... or your local church.
(Trump swore to take in 1500 Swellnetonians) Secret Password: [DUMBDEAL] Cowabunga!
Tsunami Height Comparison.
Astronauts tethered to power assist boys toyz orbiting Space Stations splutter out at 24m high Waves .
Non Powered & non Sticker assisted - Big Wave surfer's qualifiers kick in at 10x that height...200m
1980 St Helens - 200m was surfed by a small oared dingy
1963 Vajont Dam - 250m - party wave was bodybashed & bodyboarded on debris thru the town.
1946 Litua Bay - 520m - 2 surfed up & over mountain top trees in their small oared dingy.
Be cool if surfers could one day naturally respect biggest Wave Surfers...it's never gonna happen is it?