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The two most famous (current) tsunamis are the 2011 Tohoku tsunami in Japan and the 2004 Boxing Day (Sumatra) tsunami.

The greatest historical tsunami (a series of them) accompanied the explosion of Krakatoa in August, 1883.

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The largest tsunami ever recorded occurred in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).

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In 1958 a 1729 foot tall tidal ave hit Alaska

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The largest wave ever recorded was the Lituya Mega-Tsunami and it reached 1720 ft.

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Tidal wave is the correct name, though you may be thinking of tsunami. That works, too.

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