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The most destructive, though not the largest, tsunami known by mankind was the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami.
The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake on 26 December 2004 resulted 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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What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
What is the most destructive earthquake wave?
tsunami
Is a Tsunami a constructive or a destructive?
A tsunami usually occurs on a destructive plate boundary.
Where was the most destructive tsunami in the US?
New york
Is a tsunami destructive?
Yes. Tsunamis can be very destructive.
What were the most destructive tsunamis?
#1 is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami #2 is the Messina-Reggio tsunami of 1908 #3 is the Chilean Tsunami of 1960 (these are all of the last century)
How destructive is a Tsunami?
Tsunamis can be highly destructive and can also do next to nothing
Is known to have destructive tsunami?
Japan
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.
What are some destructive forces?
hurricanes tornadoes tsunami
When has a tsunami caused the most damage in US History?
The most destructive tsunami in United States history was in 1964 when a magnitude 9.2 earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami along the West Coast. It caused significant damage in Alaska, Oregon, and California, resulting in loss of life and widespread destruction.
Can you swim through a tsunami?
No, it is not possible to swim through a tsunami due to the powerful and destructive force of the waves.
