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This question can not be properly answered because these events took place before man began to keep written records. Historians have found evidence of ancient tsunamis that occurred. Off hand I would say in recent history the one in Japan was the worse considering the problems with the nuclear power plants. Others might say it was the one in 04 in Indonesia .

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How much damage was caused by the worst tsunami in recorded history?

The worst tsunami in history is the tsunami that was caused in the Indian Ocean by an earthquake in 2004. Millions of people were left homeless in eleven countries and almost 150,000 people left dead.


How many people died in the worlds worst tsunami?

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake, resulted in the deaths of over 230,000 people across 14 countries. It is considered one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.


When and where was the worst tidal wave in history?

The worst tidal wave in recorded history occurred during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. This devastating tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, affecting several countries bordering the Indian Ocean and causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The hardest-hit areas were Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.


What was the worst case on record on tsunamis in the world?

The worst recorded tsunami in history was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred on December 26, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It resulted in devastating waves that struck coastal regions across several countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and others, leading to the deaths of approximately 230,000 to 280,000 people and displacing millions. The immense scale of destruction and loss made it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.


How many people died in Indonesia during the 2004 tsunami?

During the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia, there was approximately two hundred thousand to two hundred eighty thousand deaths. This has been rated as one of the worst earthquakes in history.

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How much damage was caused by the worst tsunami in recorded history?

The worst tsunami in history is the tsunami that was caused in the Indian Ocean by an earthquake in 2004. Millions of people were left homeless in eleven countries and almost 150,000 people left dead.


What is worst a tsunami or a flood?

tsunami


Did a tsunami struck Thailand on 26 December 2004?

Yes. The tsunami struck several other areas along the Indian Ocean coast. It was one of the worst disasters of recent history.


What is the worst country for tsunami's?

Japan


Where was the worst part of the 2004 tsunami?

masie


What was the height of the India tsunami?

the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.


Where did the worst tsunami in the world occur?

at a place on earth


What is the worst tsunami to occur?

The worst tsunami was likely one caused by the eruption of the volcanic island of Thera in the Mediterranean in the 1600's BC. The resulting tsunami is believed to have wiped out the Minoan civilization. Another contender is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami with a death toll of over 220,000.


Did the tsunami hit sendai?

Yes. Sendai was one of the worst hit places by the Tsunami of March 11, 2011.


Is the tsunami in the Japan 2011 the deadliest in Japan?

The Japan tsunami of 2011 was one of the worst tsunamis in 140 years!


Which country was worst hit in the tsunami 2004?

i think sri lanka


What caused Japan's recent 8.9 magnitude?

An earthquake and the tsunami. It was the 5th worst earthquake in the world. The worst disaster for Japan.