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Lisbon Earthquake - Portugal
This magnitude of the earthquake was 9.0 and the death toll was estimated around 20,000. This earthquake occurred in the kingdom of Portugal at about 9:40 am. -
Krakatoa Eruption - Java/Sumatra
The magnitude of the eruption was a 35.0 and the death toll was around 36,000 people destroying 165 villages. An interesting fact is that it was one of the most deadliest and destructive volcanic eruptions in history. -
Aleutian Earthquake - Alaska
The magnitude of this earthquake was a 8.1 and had a death toll of 160 people. An interesting fact about this earthquake was that it also resulted in over 26 million dollars in damage. -
Great Chilean Earthquake - Chile
The magnitude of this earthquake was a 9.5 and had a death toll of 61 people. An interesting fact is that it's the most powerful earthquake in history. -
Good Friday Earthquake - Alaska
The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.2 and has a death toll of 130 people. An interesting fact is that this earthquake only lasted four minutes and thirty-eight seconds. -
Hokkaido Earthquake - Japan
The magnitude of this earthquake was a 7.8 and had a death toll of 120 people. An interesting fact is that the earthquake occurred beneath the Eurasian Plate. -
Papua New Guinea Quake - Papua New Guinea
The magnitude of this earthquake is a 7.1 and had a death toll of more then 2,100. An interesting fact is that a massive underwater landslide occurred. -
Sumatra Earthquake - Indonesia
The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.1 and killed around 230,000 people. An interesting fact is that 14 countries were affected by this earthquake. -
Samoa Earthquake - Samoan Islands
The magnitude of this earthquake was a 8.1 and had a death toll of about 200 people. An interesting fact is that it took place in the southern pacific ocean. -
Chile Earthquake - Chile
The magnitude of this earthquake is a 8.8 and had a death toll of about 700 people. An Interesting fact is that it took place between the South American and Nazca plates. -
Tohoku Earthquake - Japan
The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.1 and had a death toll of around 20,000 people. An interesting fact is that this earthquake is the most powerful ever recorded in Japan.
