Has a tidal wave ever hit Rabaul?

Trevor
23/10/2016

I have seen pictures, taken at the Rabaul Travelodge, in the early 1970's (1971) showing water flooding the lower level of the building.  I believe it was about 2ft deep on the lower level of the Travelodge.

 

The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) car parked outside the Travelodge had to parked up against a power pole to prevent it being swepted into the harbour as the waves retreated as it was floating up the street from where it was parked. 

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