Deadly Tsunamis

  • Lisbon Earthquake-portugal

    Lisbon Earthquake-portugal

    the magnitude of the earthquake was between 8.5-9.0. the death toll was estimated 20,000 people. One interesting fact is the waves were about 20ft at Lisbon. Second fact, waves reached as far as Martinique arriving 10 hours later.
  • Krakatoa Eruption - Java/Sumatra

    Krakatoa Eruption - Java/Sumatra

    The magnitude of the earthquake was between VEI of 6. the death toll was estimated 36,000 people. First fact, the eruption triggered tsunamis up to 120ft high. Second fact, the sound f the explosions was heard thousand of km away.
  • Aleutian Earthquake - Alaska

    Aleutian Earthquake - Alaska

    The magnitude of the earthquake was 8.6. the death toll was estimated 165 people. First fact, the tsunami wave reached more then 100ft. Second fact, it struck Hilo, Hawaii 4.9 hours the earthquake.
  • Great Chilean Earthquake - Chilie

    Great Chilean Earthquake - Chilie

    The magnitude of the earthquake was 9.5. the death toll was estimated 1,655 people. First fact, the tsunami reached across the pacific. Second fact, the waves impacted, Hawaii, Japan, and Eastern Australia.