Deadly Tsunamis By Ofelia Flores-Pelayo and Tavi Pelayo

Lisbon Earthquake - Portugal

Nov 1, 1755

The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.5 and a death toll of 70,000. The earthquake and tsunami occurred on All Saints Day, so people lit candles, which were knocked over and created fires. The event was felt in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and the damages traveled as far as Algeria, Ireland, the Caribbean, and Brazil.