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Biggest Tsunamis Of All Time

By dsaeger

  • Libson earthquake(Portugal)

    Libson earthquake(Portugal)
    Occurred in the kingdom of Portugal on the morning of feasts of all saints. In combination with rapid fires and a tsunami destroyed Libson and close areas. Had a power of m9, 20,000 people died.

  • Krakatoa Eruption(Java/Sumatra)

    Krakatoa Eruption(Java/Sumatra)
    Over 70% of the island and its surrounding Archipelago were destroyed as it collapsed into Caldera. Had power of m6 and 36,000 people died.

  • Aleutian Earthquake(Alaska)

    Aleutian Earthquake(Alaska)
    Resulted in over 26 million dollars in damage. Had the power of m8.1 and 160 people died.

  • Great Chilean Earthquake(Chile)

    Great Chilean Earthquake(Chile)
    The tremor caused localized tsunamis that severely battered the chilean coast, with waves up to 25 meters(82ft). Had the power of m9.5 and a total of 61 people died.

  • Good Friday earthquake (Alaska)

    Good Friday earthquake (Alaska)
    In Chenega, 25 of the villages 76 residents drowned in the tsunami.
    Had the power of m9.2 and 130 people died.

  • Hokkaido Earthquake(Japan)

    Hokkaido Earthquake(Japan)
    A total of 558 houses were destroyed. There were about $600 million in property losses. Had the power of m7.8 and 239 people had died.

  • Papua New Guinea Quake(Papua New Guinea)

    Papua New Guinea Quake(Papua New Guinea)
    Generated a local destructive tsunami. Destroyed primary fishing villages along the coast. Had the power of m7.1 and 2100 people died.

  • Sumatra Earthquake (Indonesia)

    Sumatra Earthquake (Indonesia)
    This quake was thought to have the same energy as 23,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs. 10th deadliest natural disaster of all time. Had the power of m9.1 and a total of 230,000 people died

  • Samoa Earthquake(Samoan islands)

    Samoa Earthquake(Samoan islands)
    Called a submarine earthquake. Tsunami was formed and caused greatest cost of life. Had the power of m8.1 and 200 people died.

  • Chile earthquake(chile)

    Chile earthquake(chile)
    the epicenter was located 200 miles southwest of Santiago. Tsunami reached 14 meters. Had the power of m8.8 and 700 people died.

  • Tohoku Earthquake(Japan)

    Tohoku Earthquake(Japan)
    The great east Japan earthquake was the name given to the earthquake by the japanese gov. Flooded 200 square miles. Had the power of m9.1 and a total of 20,000 people died.

  • Sulawesi Earthquake(Indonesia)

    Sulawesi Earthquake(Indonesia)
    Shallow, large earthquake struck in the neck of the Monahasa peninsula.The epicenter was located in Dongala. Had the power of m7.5 and 400 people died.