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Top 10 Most Destructive Tsunamis in History

1. The 1868 Arica Tsunami

Artistic Rendering of the 1868 Tsunami in Arica then city of Peru

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In 1868, the 1868 Arica earthquake occurred near Arica, Peru with a magnitude of 8.5-9.0. It generated a Pacific wide tsunami that killed hundreds of people from the nearby villages and towns.

The tsunami wrecked most ships sitting at the harbor . The reported height of the tsunami waves is 14 meters. 25,674 people lost their lives during this tragedy.

Written By: Mariam Fahmy

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