Deadly Tsunamis-Rachel Sano

  • Lisbon Tsunami

    In 1755, a M9 earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal. It produced a tsunami and fire that killed 20,000 people.
  • Sundra Tsunami

    In 1883, a violent explosion of Krakatoa volcano in the Sudra Strait caused the top of it to fall in the ocean. This caused a tsunami more than 115ft high, killing more than 36,000 people.
  • Hawaii Tsunami

    In 1946, a M 8.1 earthquake caused a tsunami in the Hawaiian Islands that killed more than 160 people.
  • Chlie Tsunami

    In 1960, a M 9.5 earthquake in Chile triggered a tsunami that killed 61 in Hawaii.
  • Alaska Tsunami

    An M 9.2 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed 130 in Alaska and California.
  • Okushri Tsunami

    An M 7.8 earthquake in the Sea of Japan caused a tsunami that killed 120 on Okushri Island.
  • Paupa New Guina Tsunami

    A M 7.1 earthquake triggered a land slide that made a tsunami that killed more than 2,100.
  • Sumatra Tsunami

    A M 9.1 earthquake made a tsunami that killed 230,000.
  • Samora Tsunami

    A M 8.1 earthquake made a tsunami that killed 200.
  • Chile Tsunami

    A M 8.8 earthquake made a tsunami that killed 700.
  • Japan Tsunami

    A M 9.1 earthquake made a tsunami that killed over 20,000.