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20,000 killed
People at higher ground escaped flooding water but burdened with raging fires. Happened on All Saints Day! -
Kills 36,000 people
The volcano collapsed in the ocean, tsunami wave was 120 ft tall -
160 people died
100 ft wave hits the shore and smashed a 30 ft lighthouse to pieces -
Killed 61 Hawaiians, Hilo Hawaii
Tsunami triggered by the largest earthquake in the world and hit Hawaii 15 hour later -
130 fatalities including 13 in CA & 5 in OR
Largest earthquake in North America & second largest recorded anywhere, spawning 220 ft waves -
the Tsunami was responsible for 239 deaths
Island Okushiri was hardest hit and the waves were 2-7 minutes apart -
1600 confirmed deaths, although believed to be closer to 2200
Tsunami was comprised of 3 waves over 16 ft, killing 20-40% of the population. -
230,000 fatalities
known as the Boxing Day Tsunami, considered the deadliest in history. Waves arrived only 20 minutes after the earthquake -
Waves were over 72 ft killing 192 people
Cars and homes were swept out to sea and some villages were completely wiped out. Estimates of $200 million in damages -
Tsunami death toll = 550
The waves caused minor damage as far as San Diego CA. Tsunami warnings were issued in 53 countries. -
Confirmed deaths 15,894 with 2500 still missing
Waves destroyed seawalls and a massive surge destroyed buildings where people huddled for safety. A giant, offshore whirlpool was captured on video near Oarai.
