Top 10 Most Destructive Tsunamis in History

2. The Minoan Eruption and Tsunami

The Minoan Eruption, also known as Santorini eruption, was a major volcanic eruption that was followed by a devastating tsunami. The tsunami wiped out the Minoan civilization that lived on the island of Crete. The casualties of the catastrophe are estimated to be ranging from 30,000 to 100,000.