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Bellow is displayed a summary table with all the tsunami deposists recorded so far in this database.

Ref. Country Specific site name Source of tsunami Date of event Geomorphological setting Northing Easting Type of deposit Max. extent inland (m) Max. height Max. thickness (m) Description Other lab analysis Chronology Selected reference Other references Reference type
Ref. 1 Portugal Aveiro Earthquake 1st November 1755 Barrier Island 40.624494 -8.749175 Washover undetermined undetermined undetermined Sandy washover deposit Geomorphological description; Sedimentology undetermined Corrochano, A., Garcıa Merino, S., Barba, P., and Bernardes, C. A., 2000 Studia Geologica Salamanticensia, 36, 143–160. NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 2 Portugal Cabo Raso Earthquake, ? 1st November 1755, 6000 to 7000 yrs BP Carbonate platform 38.702664 -9.477625 Boulder field 150 18 >100t Limestone boulders deposited inland and in many cases overturned Geomorphological description Electron Spin Ressonance, Radiocarbon Scheffers, A. and Kelletat, K., 2005 Science of Tsunami Hazards. NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 3 Portugal Cascais Earthquake, ? 1st November 1755, 6000 to 7000 yrs BP Carbonate platform 38.690681 -9.430619 Boulder field 150 12 13t Limestone boulders deposited inland and in many cases overturned Geomorphological description Electron Spin Ressonance Scheffers and Kelletat, 2005 Science of Tsunami Hazards. NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 5 Portugal Pancas Earthquake 1st November 1755; 1531 Fluvial setting 38.822311 -8.946942 Clay unit undetermined undetermined <0.10 Clay unit marked by contrast in magnetic susceptibility and micropalaeontological content Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology; Nannoplankton; Magnetic susceptibility; Geochemistry 137Cs, 210Pb Andrade, C., Freitas, M.C., Miranda, J.M., Baptista, M.A., Cachão, M., Silva, P. and Munhá, J., 2003. The 5th International Symposium on Coastal Engineering and Science of Coastal Sediment Processes NA Conference Proceeding
Ref. 6 Portugal Alfeite Earthquake 1st November 1755; 1531 Fluvial setting 38.653744 -9.127211 Clay unit undetermined undetermined <0.10 Clay unit marked by contrast in magnetic susceptibility and micropalaeontological content Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology; Nannoplankton; Magnetic susceptibility; Geochemistry 137Cs, 210Pb Andrade, C., Freitas, M.C., Miranda, J.M., Baptista, M.A., Cachão, M., Silva, P. and Munhá, J., 2003. The 5th International Symposium on Coastal Engineering and Science of Coastal Sediment Processes NA Conference Proceeding
Ref. 7 Portugal Tróia Earthquake 1st November 1755 Dune 38.457494 -8.869925 Washover app. 200 5 Erosional feature Two major (erosional) indentations in the coastal barrier Aerial photographs and historical maps; Georadar OSL Rebelo, L., Costas, S., Brito, P., Ferraz, M., Prudêncio, M.I. and Burbidge, C., 2013 Journal of Coastal Research NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 8 Portugal Praia do Malhão Earthquake 1st November 1755 Aeolinites Platform 37.710853 -8.789917 Boulder field 135 20 <19t Boulders of undisclosed nature Geomorphological description undetermined Ramos-Pereira, A., Trindade, J., Neves, M. and Borges, B., 2009 Publicações da Associação Portuguesa de Geomorfólogos NA National journal
Ref. 9 Portugal Martinhal Earthquake 1st November 1755 Alluvial plain 37.020258 -8.928219 Sand unit app. 400 2 0.5 A widespread layer of coarse to very coarse sand containing many shell fragments, sand-armoured mud balls and pebbles. At its base large limestone boulders up to 30 cm with borings of molluscs Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology; Foraminifera; Magnetic susceptibility; Geochemistry Radiocarbon, OSL Kortekaas, S. and Dawson, A., 2007 Sedimentary Geology Andrade et al., 1997; Kortekaas, 2002; Costa, 2006; Oliveira, 2009; Andrade et al., 2010; Costa et al., 2012c Peer-reviewed; PhD thesis; Msc thesis; Conference Proceedings
Ref. 10 Portugal Barranco Earthquake 1st November 1755 Alluvial plain 37.043511 -8.897308 Boulder field 205 3.03 1t Scattered boulder accumulations with well-developed macro-bioerosion sculpturing and numerous in situ and well preserved skeletal remains of the endolithic shallow marine bivalve inside their original borings Particle and shape parameters; Palaeontology Radiocarbon Costa, P. J. M., Andrade, C., Freitas, M. C., Oliveira, M. A., da Silva, C. M., Omira, R., Taborda, R., Baptista, M. A. and Dawson, A. G., 2011 Earth Surface Processes and Landforms NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 11 Portugal Furnas Earthquake 1st November 1755 Alluvial plain 37.056825 -8.855292 Boulder field 250 3.4 0.3t Scattered boulder accumulations with well-developed macro-bioerosion sculpturing and numerous in situ and well preserved skeletal remains of the endolithic shallow marine bivalve inside their original borings Particle and shape parameters; Palaeontology Radiocarbon Costa, P. J. M., Andrade, C., Freitas, M. C., Oliveira, M. A., da Silva, C. M., Omira, R., Taborda, R., Baptista, M. A. and Dawson, A. G., 2011 Earth Surface Processes and Landforms NA Peer-reviewed
Ref. 12 Portugal Boca do Rio Earthquake 1st November 1755 Alluvial plain 37.071211 -8.81075 Sand unit 1500 <2 0.45 Layer of coarse sediment. In the seaward and in the base the layer exhibits gravel-sized material (including perforared boulders). Further inland the deposit grades into a homogeneous sand layer, before wedging out. Lithostratigraphy, Sedimentology, Nannoplankton; Foraminifera; Geochemistry; Microtextural analysis; Heavy minerals Radiocarbon, OSL, Magnetism Hindson and Andrade, 1999 Quaternary International Dawson et al., 1995; Hindson et al., 1996; Andrade et al., 1998; Allen, 2003; Oliveira, 2009; Oliveira et al., 2009, Cunha et al., 2010; Font et al., 2010; Costa, 2012; Costa et al., 2012a; Font et al., 2013 Peer-reviewed; MSc thesis
Ref. 14 Portugal Salgados Earthquake 1st November 1755 Lagoon 37.095911 -8.331681 Sand unit 800 1.3 0.8 Massive medium to fine sand unit with rip-up clasts and laterally variable. In the unit, the percentage of sand and particle size decreases inland. Widest diversity of the Foraminifera assemblage. Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology; Foraminifera; Microtextural analysis; Heavy minerals 137Cs, 210Pb, Radiocarbon Costa, P. J. M., Andrade, C., Freitas, M. C., Oliveira, M. A., Lopes, V., Dawson, A. G., Moreno, J., Fatela, F. and Jouanneau, J. M., 2012 The Holocene Costa et al., 2009; Costa et al., 2010; Costa, 2012; Costa et al., 2012b; Costa et al., 2015; Moreira et al., 2015 Peer-reviewed; PhD thesis; Conference Proceedings
Ref. 15 Portugal Quarteira Earthquake ? 1st November 1755; 5500 and 3000 cal yrs BP Fluvial setting 37.092775 -8.149161 Sand unit 4600 5.43 <0.20 Prominent sand layer Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology; Foraminifera; Geochemistry; Pollen Radiocarbon Schneider, H., Höfer, D., Trog, C., Busch, S., Schneider, M., Baade, J., Daut, G., and Mäusbacher, R., 2010.. Quaternary International Trog et al., 2015 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 16 Portugal Ria Formosa Earthquake 1st November 1755 Barrier Island 37.111997 -7.627631 Washover <150 undetermined Erosional feature Tsunami lead to drawning and amputation of oriental extremety of the barrier island system and to extensive overwash of two eastern barrier islands (Armona and Tavira) Geomorphological description; Lithostratigraphy; Sedimentology undetermined Andrade, 1992 Science of Tsunami Hazard Andrade, 1990 Peer-reviewed; PhD thesis
Ref. 17 Norway Almestradmyra Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.213822 5.660156 Sand unit app. 500m app. 13.7m msl 0.3 Sand/fine gravel laminae resting on an unconformity Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 18 Norway Asetjorn Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.759 4.923697 Sand unit app. 1000m app. 14m msl 0.75 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 19 Norway Audalsvatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 63.826239 9.856297 Sand unit app. 400m app. 31m msl ca. 0.40 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 20 Norway Auretjorn Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.789786 4.888647 Sand unit app. 500m app. 13m msl 0.15 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 21 United Kingdom Barnyards Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 57.486825 -4.445594 Sand unit ? 9.5m OD app. 0.20 Light grey micaceous silty sand within the carse deposits Pollen, Diatoms Radiocarbon Firth, 1980; Haggart, 1982; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 22 United Kingdom Basta Voe Landslide 1500 BP Embayment 60.632922 -1.044772 Sand unit >200m 5.6m above high tide; 9m OD 0.045 Sand layer fines inland ? ? Dawson et al., 2006; Toothill, 1994 Thesis, Peer-reviewed
Ref. 23 United Kingdom Bellevue Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.504967 -4.423272 Sand unit ? ? ? Light grey micaceous silty sand within the carse deposits ? ? Firth, 1984 Thesis
Ref. 24 United Kingdom Big Pool Earthquake AD 1755 Lake/Lagoon 49.895525 -6.348472 Sand unit ? ? 0.50 Coarse sand/fine gravel layer Particle size OSL, radiocarbon Banarjee et al., 2001; Dawson et al., 1991, 2000; Foster et al., 1993 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 25 United Kingdom Broomhouse Farm Landslide 8150yr BP River 55.543406 -1.920278 Sand unit ? ? ? Horizon of sand of marine provenance Pollen, Diatoms, Forams Radiocarbon Horton et al., 1999, Shennan et al., 2000 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 26 United Kingdom Broughty Ferry Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 56.469336 -2.849500 Sand unit ? 12m 0.9 Bed of sand rested upon a Mesolithic horizon ? ? Hutcheson, 1886; Lacaille, 1954; Smith et al., 2004 Book, Peer-reviewed
Ref. 27 United Kingdom Burragarth Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.722944 -0.914711 Sand unit ? 4.11m high tide 0.75 Grey silty clay Pollen, Particle size Radiocarbon Smith, 1993; Smith et al., 2004, Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 28 United Kingdom Castle St., Inverness Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.476672 -4.224483 Sand unit ? ? ? Witish beach sand resting upon an horizon containing Mesolithic artefacts ? Radiocarbon Wordsworth, 1985; Dawson et al., 1990 Abstract, Peer-reviwed
Ref. 29 United Kingdom Cocklemill Burn Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 56.203592 -2.858156 Sand unit app. 300m app. 2.26m OD 1.77 Gravelly sand with shells, iron-stained grit, bleached sand with gravel and buff coloured sand containing intraclasts of organic material ? ? Tooley and Smith, 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 30 United Kingdom Craigie Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.415322 -2.900500 Sand unit ? ? ? Landwards-tapering layer of sand Pollen, Diatoms ? Haggart, 1978; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 31 United Kingdom Creich Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.867281 -4.283600 Sand unit 400m app. 3m 1.56 Widespread sand layer Diatoms, Particle size, Mineral magnetics Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1992; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 32 Norway Djupvikvatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.471433 6.238792 Sand unit app. 500m app. 20m msl ca. 1.12 Coarse sand to fine gravel bed with shell fragments resting in an unconformity Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 33 United Kingdom Dounie Landslide 8150yr BP River 57.854292 -4.194411 Sand unit ? ? 0.54 Widespread sand layer Particle size, Mineral magnetics Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1992; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 34 United Kingdom Dryleys Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.736367 -2.476272 Sand unit ? ? ? Grey micaceous silty fine sand ? ? Smith and Cullingford, 1985; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 35 United Kingdom Dubton Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.735592 -2.483611 Sand unit ? ? ? Grey micaceous silty fine sand ? ? Smith and Cullingford, 1985; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 36 United Kingdom Dury Voe Landslide 1500 BP Embayment 60.325275 -1.170669 Sand unit 400m 5.5m above high tide 0.05 Sand layer fines inland ? ? Bondevik, 2002; Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 37 Norway Endrevatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.432764 6.274908 Sand unit app. 500m app. 12.5m msl ca. 0.4 Poorly sorted coarse sand/fine gravel with shell fragments that in places fines upwards Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms, Pollen Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 38 Norway Forlandsvatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.757169 4.938031 Sand unit app. 1500m app. 12m msl 0.2 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 39 Norway Froystadmyra Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.325997 5.698375 Sand unit app. 400m app. 6.4m msl 0.3 Several sand beds separated by organic detritus Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 40 United Kingdom Fullerton Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.704444 -2.531269 Sand unit app. 800m 3.9m 0.4 Grey micaceous silty fine sand Pollen, Particle size Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1980; Smith et al., 2007; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 41 United Kingdom Garth Loch Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.265672 -1.151928 Sand unit ? ? 0.87 Thick layer of very coarse sand and fine gravel particles that fines upwards to a 4 cm thick bed of coarse sand. Rip-up clasts Particle size, Diatoms ? Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 42 United Kingdom Garth Loch Landslide 5,500yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.265672 -1.151928 Sand unit ? ? 0.67 Medium to fine sand with clasts Particle size, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 43 United Kingdom Garth's Voe Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.447433 -1.257869 Sand unit ? 0.91m high tide 0.08 Distinct sand horizon containing fragments of vegetation Pollen, Particle size, Diatoms Radiocarbon Birnie, 1981; Smith, 1993, Smith et al., 2004 Thesis, Peer-reviewed
Ref. 44 United Kingdom Goodie Water Landslide 8150yr BP Lake 56.149386 -4.118061 Sand unit ? ? 0.14 Silty fine sand layer Diatoms ? Holloway, 2002; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 45 Norway Gorrtjonna I Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 63.643797 10.326294 Sand unit app. 800m app. 41m msl ca. 0.20 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 46 Norway Igletjorn Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 58.765964 7.960614 Sand unit app. 300m app. 15.5 msl 1.5 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 47 Norway Klingrevatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.434564 6.246594 Sand unit app. 200m app. 55msl 0.1 Graded sand bed that fines upwards from coasrse gravel to fine sand with shell fragments and gyttja Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 48 Norway Kulturmyra Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.333072 5.642342 Sand unit app. 300m app. 2.5m msl 0.5 Alternating sand and organic beds, resting in an unconformity Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 49 Norway Kvennavatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 63.833069 9.843344 Sand unit app. 400m app. 35m msl ca. 0.30 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 50 Norway Litlevatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.279883 5.817842 Sand unit app. 300m app. 9.5m msl ? Bed containing gravel, sand and gyttja Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 51 United Kingdom Loch of Benston Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.264483 -1.162722 Sand unit ? ? app. 0.80 Thick layer of very coarse sand and fine gravel particles that fines upwards to a 4 cm thick bed of coarse sand. Rip-up clasts ? ? Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 52 United Kingdom Loch of Benston Landslide 5,500yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.264483 -1.162722 Sand unit ? ? app. 0.60 Medium to fine sand with clasts Microprobe Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 53 United Kingdom Lochhouses Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 56.029328 -2.614700 Sand unit ? ? 0.16 Horizon of sand Pollen, Diatoms, Particle size Radiocarbon Newey, 1965; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 54 Norway Longevatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.742706 4.948219 Sand unit app. 200m app. 10.9m msl 0.1 Massive sand and organic detritus Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 55 Greenland Loon Lake Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 72.884 -22.134158 Sand unit 1000m (?) app. 18m msl 0.72 Erosive base and several layers of graded sand and silt Magnetic susceptibility, Gamma-ray density, Geochemistry, Diatoms Radiocarbon Wagner et al., 2007 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 56 United Kingdom Maggie Kettle's Loch Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.461206 -1.333850 Sand unit ? 9.2m above high tide ? ? ? ? Bondevik, 2002; Bondevik et al., 2003; Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 57 United Kingdom Maryton Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.699156 -2.518867 Sand unit app. 200m 4.2m OD 0.18 Grey micaceous silty fine sand Pollen, Particle size Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1980; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 58 United Kingdom Mid Yell Voe Landslide 8150yr BP ? Embayment 604625 6720349.000000 Sand unit ? ? more than one layer Grey micaceous fine to medium sand with twigs ? Dawson et al., 2015
Ref. 59 United Kingdom Moniack Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 57.468294 -4.405808 Sand unit ? ? 0.08 Light grey micaceous silty sand within the carse deposits Pollen, Diatoms, Particle size ? Haggart, 1982, Smith et al., 1985; Dawson et al., 1990; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 60 United Kingdom Munlochy Bay Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.546247 -4.256331 Sand unit app. 400m app. 8m OD ? Grey micaceous silty fine sand ? ? Firth, 1980; Firth, 1984; Smith et al., 2004 Thesis
Ref. 61 Norway Nesvatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 63.648086 11.091539 Sand unit app. 3000m (?) app. 60m msl ca. 0.10 Mssive silty clay bed with a sharp lower and upper contact. Fines inland. Another process for its formation cannot be excluded Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 62 United Kingdom Norwick Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.806472 -0.802719 Sand unit ? (-)4.17m high tide app. 0.20 Grey micaceous sand with angular clasts and organic fragments Pollen, Particle size Radiocarbon Smith, 1993,;Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 63 United Kingdom Old Montrose Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.706611 -2.550667 Sand unit app. 500m 1.2 0.08 Grey micaceous silty fine sand Particle size ? Smith and Cullingford, 1985; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 64 United Kingdom Otter Loch Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.436183 -1.319261 Sand unit ? ? ? ? ? ? Bondevik, 2002 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 65 United Kingdom Over Easter Offerance Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.136917 -4.280356 Sand unit ? ? ? Distinct layer of sand within the carse Pollen, Diatoms Radiocarbon Sissons and Smith, 1965; Smith et al., 2004; Smith et al., 2010 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 66 United Kingdom Puggieston Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.733519 -2.486736 Sand unit ? ? 0.08 Grey micaceous silty fine sand Particle size Radiocarbon Smith and Cullingford, 1985; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 67 Norway Ratvikvatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.465394 6.267447 Sand unit app. 300m app. 16m msl ca. 0.3 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 68 Norway Raudavatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.427175 6.264950 Sand unit app. 400m app. 20m msl ca. 0.85 Coarse sand to fine gravel bed with shell fragments resting in an unconformity Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 69 Norway Rotevatnet Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.431167 6.247906 Sand unit app. 600m app. 21.5m msl ca. 0.05 Sand unit resting on an erosional unconformity. A graded or massive sand bed with marine fossils Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 70 United Kingdom Scatsta Voe Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.438917 -1.287264 Sand unit ? 6m high tide 0.1 Grey micaceous sand with angular clasts and organic fragments Pollen, Diatoms, Microtextures, Heavy minerals Radiocarbon Birnie, 1981; Smith, 1993; Smith et al., 2004; Costa et al., 2012 Thesis, Peer-reviewed
Ref. 71 United Kingdom Silver Moss Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.3996 -2.890394 Sand unit ? ? ? Landwards-tapering layer of sand Pollen Radiocarbon Chisholm, 1971; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 72 Norway Skolemyra Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.334456 5.639928 Sand unit app. 600m app. 12.4m msl 0.7 Chaotic mixture of organic conglomerate and organic detritus resting on an erosional unconformity Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 1997a,b Peer-reviewed
Ref. 73 United Kingdom Smithy House Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 57.929564 -4.036267 Sand unit ? ? ? Widespread sand layer Pollen Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1992; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 74 United Kingdom Snarravoe Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 60.694569 -0.957489 Sand unit ? ? ? Sand and gravel having many rounded clasts of over-consolidated silt; marine shells Particle size, Pollen, Diatoms, Macrofossils, X-ray images, LOI Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 2005 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 75 United Kingdom St Michael's Wood Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 56.393033 -2.898381 Sand unit ? ? ? ? ? ? Haggart, 1978 Thesis
Ref. 76 United Kingdom Strath Halladale Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 58.534464 -3.903992 Sand unit app. 500m 4.6m 0.8 Erosional unconformity overlain by alternating sand layers and organic material Diatoms, Particle size Radiocarbon Dawson and Smith, 1997; Dawson, 1999; Dawson and Smith, 2000 Thesis, Peer-reviewed
Ref. 77 Norway Tapes Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 62.768992 6.462853 Sand unit ca. 500m app. 8m 0.1 Medium to fine sand with a sharp basal boundary Particle size, LOI, Foraminifera, Diatoms Radiocarbon Bondevik et al., 2003 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 78 United Kingdom Tarty Burn Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 57.3329 -2.017786 Sand unit ? ? 0.17 Widespread sand layer Particle size Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1999; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 79 United Kingdom The Houb, Sullom Voe Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 60.454242 -1.342386 Sand unit 150m ? 0.05 Medium to coarse sand, occasionally containing a few gravel particle and rip-up Diatoms, Particle size Radiocarbon Bondevik, 2002; Bondevik et al., 2003 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 80 United Kingdom Tomich Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.495711 -4.434753 Sand unit ? ? ? Light grey micaceous silty sand within the carse deposits ? ? Firth, 1984 Thesis
Ref. 81 Faroe Islands Vagur Lake Landslide 8150yr BP Lake/Lagoon 61.469583 -6.831686 Sand unit 700m app. 4m msl ca. 1.25 Coarse to fine sand (including sub-units of graded sand, massive sand, organic conglomerate, sandy, tilty and clayey gyttja) Diatoms, Foraminifera, X-ray imaging Radiocarbon Grauert et al., 2001 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 82 United Kingdom Water of Philorth Landslide 8150yr BP Embayment 57.668589 -1.967100 Sand unit ? (-)0.43m OD 0.19 Fine-medium sand Pollen, Diatoms, Particle size Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1982; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 83 United Kingdom Waterside Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 57.339047 -1.995683 Sand unit ? ? ? ? Pollen Radiocarbon Smith et al., 1983; Smith et al., 2004 Peer-reviewed
Ref. 85 United Kingdom Wick River Landslide 8150yr BP Estuary 58.450431 -3.140542 Sand unit 1500m ? 0.17 ? Pollen, Diatoms, Particle size Radiocarbon Dawson and Smith, 1997 Peer-reviewed

Notes:

  • Max height = Max height (base sed unit) (m above msl)
  • Coordinate system: WGS84