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Big Fat Wave

By Richtofen115
  • Lisbon Earthquake - Portugal

    Lisbon Earthquake - Portugal

    The magnitude of the earthquake was between 8.5-9.0. The death toll was an estimated 20,000 people.
    Fact:
    1. Happened on a religious holiday, causing more deaths.
    2. It led to the start of modern earthquake science.
  • Krakatoa Eruptions

    Krakatoa Eruptions

    The Volcano was VEI of 6 killing 36,000.
    Facts.
    1. The explosion was heard over 3,000 miles away.
    2. It caused huge tsunamis that wiped out villages.
  • Aleutian Earthquake

    Aleutian Earthquake

    This earthquake was a magnitude 8.6, 9.3, or 7.4. The death toll was between 163-173.
    Facts:
    1. The tsunami reached Hawaii 5 hours later.
    2. It led to creating the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
  • Great Chilean Earthquake

    Great Chilean Earthquake

    The Great Chilean Earthquake was a Magnitude of 9.5 killing 1655 people.
    Facts:
    1. Strongest earthquake ever recorded.
    2. Its tsunami reached Japan and the Philippines.
  • Good Friday Earthquake

    Good Friday Earthquake

    This Earthquake was a 9.2-9.3 killing 131-139.
    Facts:
    1. Parts of the ground sank 8 feet.
    2. It caused landslides in Anchorage.