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![Scotch Cap Lighthouse prior to the earthquake of April 1, 1946 line5732.jpg Scotch Cap Lighthouse prior to the earthquake of April 1, 1946](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/https/s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_line5732.jpg?itok=ATvbpPsB)
Description
Scotch Cap Lighthouse prior to the earthquake of April 1, 1946. It wasdestroyed by a tsunami triggered by a large earthquake. The lighthousewas over 100 feet above the ocean. (Image credit: United States Coast Guard)
Credit
United States Coast Guard
Display Date
1945 circa
Location
Alaska, Unimak Island
Collection
America's Coastlines