The largest known run-up occurred in a local tsunami in Lituya Bay,Alaska.

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The largest known run-up of a tsunami occurred in Lituya Bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958. The tsunami was triggered by a landslide that caused the displacement of a large amount of water, resulting in a wave that reached a height of approximately 1,720 feet (524 meters) above sea level. This is considered to be the largest recorded tsunami run-up in history.

The Largest Known Run-Up Occurred in a Local Tsunami in Lituya