3. 365 Crete Tsunami
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On July 21st 365 AD, an undersea earthquake of 8 magnitude caused a tsunami that was responsible for extensive destruction in Li Egypt, Palestine, Cyprus, Sicily and the Greek Islands. It’s said that the effect of the earthquake and the tsunami were a factor in the declination of the Roman Empire.
The Roman historian explained in details that the tsunami hit Alexandria in Egypt and other places and there were 3 main phases of the tsunami and the death toll is to be estimated between 300,000 and 500,000 people.
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