The Great Alaskan Tsunami, 1964
- Also known as The Good Friday Earthquake, it occurred on 27th March, 1964 at 5:36 PM. A total of 131 deaths were recorded, 122 being alone from the after effect of the earthquake, that is, tsunami.
- It was recorded as the second most destructive earthquake and one of the most destructive tsunamis of North America. The magnitude of the earthquake was 9.2 and the epicenters were Canada & United States. It lasted as long as 4 minutes 38 seconds.
- The tsunami was a 27 feet long which led to the destruction of ships and harbors near the coastal regions that caused the death of 32 people from the ship.
- The post effects were felt in Britain, California & Columbia. Around 20 countries total were effected and Alaska was effected till the area of 67 meters. It was the most destructive tsunami Alaska ever witnessed. A team was created to rectify the infrastructure damage and cure the people affected from it.
Most Destructive Tsunamis in History
The most destructive tsunamis in history have opened the way for several havoc and confusion in society. Tsunamis are catastrophic situations that occur after an earthquake or landslide. It is the tremendous disruption and displacement of waves to create high tides that destroy vegetation and human life.
The most destructive Tsunamis in history are Sumatra, Indonesia (2004), North Pacific Coast, Japan (2011), Lisbon, Portugal (1755), Krakatau, Indonesia (1883), Enshunada Sea, Japan (1498), Nankaido, Japan (1707), Sanriku, Japan (1896), Northern Chile (1868), Ryukyu Islands, Japan (1771), Ise Bay, Japan (1586).
This article covers the five most destructive tsunamis in the history of disasters and also a table of the 10 most destructive tsunamis in history.
Table of Content
- About Destructive Tsunamis in History
- List of Most Destructive Tsunamis in History (Last 10 Years)
- Lituya Bay Megatsunami, 1958
- Sumatra, Indonesia Tsunami 2004
- The Great Alaskan Tsunami, 1964
- Tohoku Tsunami, 2011
- Krakatau Volcano tsunami, 1883