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What was the date of the most destructive tsunami ever recorded?
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The most destructive, though not the largest, tsunami ever recorded was the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami.
The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake on 26 December 2004resulted in an earthquake with the magnitude of 9.3 occurring on the ocean floor near the west coast of Sumatra, perhaps the most devastating tsunami ever recorded, the height of the wave was only about 100 feet, far from the largest. Over 230,000 people were killed. The impact of this earthquake affected the time of the Earth's rotation time and It caused the entire planet to vibrate as much as 1 cm (0.4 inches).
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How many people were killed by the biggest tsunami ever?
The largest Tsunami ever recorded (Lituya Bay, Alaska, 1958) killed only 2 people as it occurred in a very remote area.
What was the date of the biggest tsunami?
The tallest ever was the tsunami in Lituya Bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958 it was 1,720 Ft High.
What was the most destructive volcano eruption ever recorded?
The most destructive volcano of known history is eruption of Tambora volcano in Indonesia in 1815. The death toll of 100,000 is the highest of all recorded volcano eruptions.
Can a tsunami be as tall as a mile?
It may possibly occur, but the chances are very slim. These are called Megatsunamis. The tallest tsunami wave ever recorded was the Lituya Bay tsunami in Alaska, which measured 1,720 ft. tall.
What was the most destructive hurricane ever recorded?
I think it's Katrina, and the deadliest hurricane was a hurricane in Galveston,Texas in 1900.
Valdivia earthquake 1960?
The Valdivia earthquake in 1960 was the strongest one ever recorded by man. It rated 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale and caused a powerful and destructive tsunami.
Where was the most destructive tsunami?
The most destructive, if not the largest, tsunami ever recorded was the Sumatra tsunami known as the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami, on 26 December 2004. An earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia sent a deadly tsunami across the Indian Ocean and smaller waves into the Pacific (and Southern) Ocean. The wave caused deaths or damage in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, India, and on the coast of Somalia in Africa.
Tsunanis which was the worst ever recorded?
The worst ever tsunami recorded was 9.5! that was the worst EARTHQUAKE ever recorded you retard! valdivia chile, 22 may 1960
Was the japan earthquake and tsunami the largest EQ ever recorded?
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What is the name of the most destructive hurricane of 2005?
The most destructive hurricane of 2005 was Hurricane Katrina. It was the most destructive hurricane ever recorded.
What was the date of the biggest tsunami?
The tallest ever was the tsunami in Lituya Bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958 it was 1,720 Ft High.
How many people were killed by the biggest tsunami ever?
The largest Tsunami ever recorded (Lituya Bay, Alaska, 1958) killed only 2 people as it occurred in a very remote area.
Is the tallest tsunami 85 meters high?
No. The tallest tsunami ever recorded was 524m high. It occurred in Lituya Bay, Alaska on 7 July 1958.
What was the most destructive volcano eruption ever recorded?
The most destructive volcano of known history is eruption of Tambora volcano in Indonesia in 1815. The death toll of 100,000 is the highest of all recorded volcano eruptions.
Can a tsunami be as tall as a mile?
It may possibly occur, but the chances are very slim. These are called Megatsunamis. The tallest tsunami wave ever recorded was the Lituya Bay tsunami in Alaska, which measured 1,720 ft. tall.
What was the most destructive hurricane ever recorded?
I think it's Katrina, and the deadliest hurricane was a hurricane in Galveston,Texas in 1900.
What is the biggest tidal wave ever recorded?
The two most famous (current) tsunamis are the 2011 Tohoku tsunami in Japan and the 2004 Boxing Day (Sumatra) tsunami. The greatest historical tsunami (a series of them) accompanied the explosion of Krakatoa in August, 1883.
