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Alaska Earthquake of 1964

Explore episode Jul 2, 2026
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Data point 23/68

Alaska Earthquake of 1964 · Jul 2, 2026

The village of Chenega, home to 68 people, was struck by a tsunami just 4 minutes after the earthquake, killing 23 residents; only the schoolhouse built 100 feet above sea level survived.

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Data point 15¢/$1

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Data point 1978

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Data point 70,000 ft

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Data point $2.3B

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The alleged Aurora spy plane reportedly carried a price tag of $2.3 billion in 1987 dollars, possibly explaining why it may never be declassified.