Top 10 Most Destructive Tsunamis in History

6. The 1883 Krakotoa Tsunami

The Krakotoa Tsunami in 1883 was generated by the eruption of the volcano of Krakatoa. The eruption of the Krakatoa is one of the deadliest volcanic eruption of modern history. The pressure from three gigantic eruption gave rise to tsunami like waves. The first 3 eruptions caused violent explosions, and then the fourth one caused the destructive tsunami.

The tsunami destroyed a large number of villages and coastal towns. A total of 36,417 people drowned as a result.