Timeline: deadliest tsunamis of all timeline-alabama

Nov 1, 1755

Lisbon Earthquake (Portugal)

The magnitude of the earthquake was 8.5-9.0. The Death toll was around 40,000-50,000 people. The first interesting fact is the destruction from the events led to the development of the Pombaline style of architecture. The second interesting fact is fires raged on for days after the Tsunami and Earthquake.

Aug 26, 1881

Krakatoa Eruption (Java/Sumatra)

The VEI was 6. The death toll was around 36,000. Interesting fact one is the eruption of Krakatoa was one of the most powerful volcanic events in history, generating the loudest sound ever recorded. A second interesting fact is there was a drop in average global temperatures for several years after the eruption.

Apr 1, 1946

Aleutian Earthquake - Alaska

A death toll of 165. The magnitude was 8.6. An interesting fact is that it generated a tsunami that struck Hawaii with 55 ft waves. Another interesting fact is it led to creation of the pacific tsunami

May 23, 1960

Great Chilean Earthquake (chile)

This had a magnitude of 9.5. The death toll was 1,655. A fact is that is the largest tsunami ever recorded. It also traveled across the Pacific, damaging Japan, Hawaii, and the Philippines.

Mar 27, 1963

Good Friday earthquake (Alaska)

Magnitude of 9.2. It had a death toll of 131. The tsunami waves were up to 220 ft in some fjords. It caused widespread damage across coastal Alaska.

Jul 12, 1993

Hokkaido Earthquake (Japan)

The Magnitude was 7.8. The death toll was 230. It hit Oku Shiri Island within minutes. The waves were up to 100 ft and destroyed villages.

Jul 17, 1997

Papua New Guinea (Papua new Guinea)

The magnitude was 7.0. The death toll was 2,183. It caused significant liquefaction. There were numerous aftershocks.

Dec 26, 2004

Sumatra Earthquake (Indonesia)

The magnitude was 9.1. The death toll was 227,898. It triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis of all time. Waves traveled across the entire Indian ocean.