| Title | Damage to Clam Beds in Yaquina Bay by Tidal Wave on March 27, 1964. Information Report |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Year of Publication | 1964 |
| Authors | Snow, C. Dale, and Oregon. Fish Commission |
| Pagination | 3 p. |
| Call Number | Digital Open Access |
| Keywords | aquatic invertebrates, bivalves, coastal hazards, Cockle clam = Clinocardium nuttallii, Gaper clam = Tresus capax, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Idaho Flats, molluscs, Piddock clam = Penitella penita, sediments, South Beach, South Jetty, tidal currents, tsunamis, Yaquina Bay |
| Notes | The tsunami that affected the Yaquina Estuary in March, 1964 was relatively minor, but it did some damage to clam beds, mostly on the south side of the bay. This document gives a detailed look at the state of the bay post-tidal wave. Includes reports from clam diggers and SCUBA divers, as well as visual observations. |
| URL | https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/t435gd396 |
