Afognak
Tsunami Ghost
State: Alaska
County: Kodiak Island
Founded: 1800s
Abandoned: 1964 (tsunami)
Peak Population: Unknown
Afognak was a Russian-Alutiiq village on Afognak Island. The 1964 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that destroyed the village. Residents relocated to Port Lions. Ruins of the old village remain overgrown in the forest.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Hard (remote)
Time Needed: Day trip
Quick Facts
- Destroyed by 1964 Tsunami
- Relocated to Port Lions
- Russian Orthodox history
Location
Address: Afognak Island, AK
Coordinates: 58.0167, -152.7667