The tsunami to strike the state of Hawaii on May
23, 1960 was generated from a 8.3 earthquake in Chile. Much of the
damage occurred in Hilo, Hawaii's, where 61 people were killed, 537
buildings destroyed and damages totaled over $23 million. The
Tidal wave occurred
shortly after the Drill Team performed at Hilo. (Photos courtesy
of Chuck Hansen, PH2) |