Deadly Tsunamis - Lizzie Heller

Lisbon, Portugal

Nov 1, 1755

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9 earthquake located in Lisbon, Portugal. This event caused 20,000 people to lose their lives.

Krakatoa

Aug 28, 1883

This Tsunami was triggered by the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano. The tsunami was 35m tall, and killed 36,000 people.

Alaska

Apr 1, 1946

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake in Alaska. It killed 160 people.

Chile

May 22, 1960

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake. It killed 61 people.

Alaska

Mar 27, 1964

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.2 earthquake, and killed 130 people.

Japan

Jul 12, 1993

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It killed 120 people.

Papua New Guinea

Jul 17, 1998

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, and it killed 2,100 people.

Sumatra

Dec 26, 2004

This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake and killed 230,000 people.

Samoa

Sep 29, 2009

This event was caused by a mag. 8.1 quake, and killed 200 people.

Chile

Feb 28, 2010

This tsunami was caused by a mag 8.8 quake and killed 700 people.

Japan

Mar 11, 2011

A magnitude 9.1 earthquake caused this devastating tsunami that killed 20,000 people.