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Lisbon Earthquake
Location: Portugal (The Kingdom of Portugal at the time),
Magnitude: M9,
Death Toll: 20,000 people,
Description: An earthquake first occurred, which later sparked the tsunami to take place in close timing afterwards. The tsunami reached heights of 7 meters, and caused many fires along the way, most likely from the chaos in the town. This event took place on All Saint's Day, a Christian Holy Day, and left a heavy toll on the area along with frightened feelings. -
Krakatoa Eruption
Location: The island of Krakatau,
Magnitude: (no exact number) but around M 6
Death Toll: 36,000 people,
Description: The Krakatoa volcanic eruption on the island caused a tsunami to take place that devastated the area. Once the volcano erupted, the top part of the volcano itself collapsed into the ocean with enough force to create a tsunami to reach the land. This was an event that the people were not prepared for, which played a role into the high number of deaths. -
Aleutian Earthquake
Location: Aleutian Islands, Alaska (also affected Hawaii),
Magnitude: M 8.1,
Death Toll: 160 people,
Description: An earthquake that happened around the Aleutian Islands of Alaska created a tsunami. This tsunami did not only touch Alaska itself, but was able as well to reach and hit the Hawaiian Islands in addition. This was around 4-5 hours after its initial occurrence. -
Great Chilean Earthquake
Location: South Central Chile (also affected Hawaii),
Magnitude: M 9.5,
Death Toll: 61 people,
Description: A Chile earthquake initiated a tsunami that hit not only parts of Chile, but also affected the Hawaiian Islands. The tsunami itself, when on the move, travelled across the pacific ocean to reach Hawaii in about 15 hours. This speed proved the high magnitude of the tsunami, and the extensive damage it caused each location. -
Good Friday Earthquake
Location: Alaska,
Magnitude: M 9.2,
Death Toll: 130 people,
Description: Another Alaskan tsunami was caused by a huge earthquake around Alaska. The tsunami also made its way from Alaska and hit a few points in the main United States, such as the coastal side of California. The intensity of the tsunami caused major damage to all areas. -
Hokkaido Earthquake
Location: Hokkaido, Japan,
Magnitude: M 7.8,
Death Toll: 120 people,
Description: In the Sea of Japan, an earthquake occurred that sparked a tsunami. This tsunami hit the Okushiri Islands of Japan, majorly Hokkaido, and left severe damage to the islands. -
Papua New Guinea Earthquake
Location: Papua New Guinea,
Magnitude: M 7.1,
Death Toll: More than 2,100 people,
Description: A tsunami was started by a Papua New Guinea earthquake. From the quake, a submarine landslide prompted the occurrence of the tsunami even further. -
Sumatra Earthquake
Location: Indonesia,
Magnitude: M 9.1,
Death Toll: 230,000 people,
Description: The major tsunami was sparked by the occurrence of an earthquake in Sumatra. The tsunami affected thousands of people's lives across Indonesia, leading to extensive repair and clean up work to be needed. -
Samoa Earthquake
Location: Samoan Islands,
Magnitude: M 8.1,
Death Toll: 200 people,
Description: An earthquake by Samoa instigated a tsunami. This tsunami occurred in the Pacific Ocean area and caused large amounts of damage to the towns affected by the storm. -
Chile Earthquake
Location: off coast of Chile,
Magnitude: M 8.8,
Death Toll: 700 people
Description: Stemming from a Chile earthquake, a massive tsunami took place and through its coast. -
Tohoku Earthquake
Location: Tohoku, Japan,
Magnitude: M 9.1,
Death Toll: 20,000 people,
Description: A large earthquake in Japan caused a large tsunami to occur. This tsunami was detected on radars, but not fast enough, due to the extensive damage that occurred throughout Japan. There was a large amount of clean up and regrouping needed after this event happened.
