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Top 10 Most Destructive Tsunamis in History

A tidal wave is a high ocean wave that is typically caused by an undersea seismic tremor or aggravation, for example, volcanic emission. Its tallness can achieve several meters, and it can totally obliterate and eradicate urban areas and towns from presence. It’s a standout amongst the most ruinous cataclysmic events and its effect can be destroying. Look at the rundown of best 10 most ruinous torrents in mankind’s history. These were a portion of the deadliest tidal waves and most exceedingly terrible tremor ever.

10. The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

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On December the 26th of 2004, an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 occurred undersea of the coast of the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. At first, the earthquake was estimated to be 8.8 but scientists changed its estimate to 9.1.

The earthquake was felt in many countries such as Bangladesh, India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and the Maldives. Then, over the course of 7 hours, a deadly tsunami caused by the undersea earthquake, reached out across the Indian Ocean.

It’s estimated that the tsunami killed 225,000 and sustained a massive destruction. Thousands of tourists that were on vacation during the tsunami were killed or reported missing. The casualties were increasing due to the lack of food, clean water and supplies.

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