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The Alberni Valley Tsunami of 1964

A Night That Changed the Alberni Valley Forever In the early hours of March 28, 1964, a devastating tsunami struck the Alberni Valley, forever changing the community. The massive waves were triggered by the Great Alaska Earthquake, a 9.2 magnitude event—the largest ever recorded in North America. The tsunami funneled into the Alberni Inlet, amplifying […]