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Lisbon Earthquake(Portugal)
The magnitude of the earthquake was 9 and it killed 20,000 people. It was one of the most destructive and deadly earthquakes in history. It was the third known large scale to hit the city. -
Krakatoa Eruption(Java/Sumatra)
The magnitude of the earthquake had an eruption of VEI of 6 and it killed 36,000 people. The explosion fired up hot ash 50 miles into the air.165 villages and towns surrounding Krakatoa were destroyed. -
Aleutian Earthquake(Alaska)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 8.1 and it killed 160 people. Waves reportedly traveled across the ocean at 500 mph and measured 55 ft high, crest to trough. It had almost an imperceptible effect on the Alaskan mainland. -
Great Chilean Earthquake(Chile)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 9.5 and it killed 61 people. It resulted in ground shaking and landform changes. It profound impact on our environment. -
Good Friday Earthquake(Alaska)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 9.2 and it killed 130 people. It was the 2nd strongest earthquake ever recorded. Four out of the five earthquakes in the United States occur in Alaska. -
Hokkaido Earthquake(Japan)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 7.8 and it killed 120 people. The worst affected area is Hokkaido prefecture with electricity and water supplies cut off in some cities and towns. It caused a phenomenon called soil liquefaction. -
Papua New Guinea Earthquake(Papua New Guinea)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 7.1 and killed more than 2100 people. Its location is on the pacific ring of fire. The earthquakes here can be intense and house significant effects on the land and people -
Sumatra Earthquake(Indonesia)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 9.1 and it killed 230,000 people. It affected 24 countries around the Indian ocean. It caused the entire planet to vibrate as much as 1 centimeter -
Samoa Earthquake(Samoan Islands)
The magnitude of this earthquake is 8.1 and killed 200 people. The earthquake lasted for about 3 minutes which is longer than the average earthquake. It traveled across the pacific affecting several islands in the region. -
Chile Earthquake(Chile)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 8.8 and killed 700 people. The epicenter was near Lumaco, 570 kilometers south of Santiago. It lasted for 10 mintues. -
Tohoku Earthquake(Japan)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 9.1 and killed over 200,00 people. The epicenter was off the pacific coast of Tohoku .It resulted in the Fukushima Daiichi. -
Sulawesi Earthquake(Indonesia)
The magnitude of this earthquake was 7.5 and killed 4,340 people. Many survivors were left homeless and in need of humanitarian aid. The event showed the resilience of the Indonesian people in the face of adversity.