How the Tsunami 1952 Erased Severo-Kurilsk
In 1952, the tsunami that struck Severo Kurilsk became the deadliest tsunami disaster in Russian history. It followed a massive earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula, and in Severo Kurilsk the second wave was the strongest, reaching about 15 meters and destroying most of the town.
In this video, we break down how the Severo Kurilsk tsunami happened, why the second wave was more deadly than the first, how the disaster unfolded in minutes, and why the town had almost no chance to escape. Modern estimates put the death toll at at least 2,336, and the city was later rebuilt on higher ground.
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