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An earthquake strikes the Indonesian island of Ambon. It triggers a 100 m (330 ft) megatsunami which drowns over 2,300 people.
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1674 Ambon earthquake and megatsunami
Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia
The 1674 Ambon earthquake occurred on February 17 between 19:30 and 20:00 local time in the Maluku Islands. The resulting tsunami reached heights of up to 100 metres (330 ft) on Ambon Island killing over 2,000 individuals. It was the first detailed documentation of a tsunami in…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Ambon Island
One of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia
Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The island has an area of 743.37 km2 (287.02 sq mi) and is mountainous, well watered, and fertile. Ambon Island consists of two territories: the city of Ambon to the south, and three districts (kecamatan) of the Central…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Megatsunami
Very large wave created by a large, sudden displacement of material into a body of water
A megatsunami is an incredibly large wave created by a substantial and sudden displacement of material into a body of water.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 17
Day of the year
February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)