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The Worst Tsunamis in History

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List of the worst tsunamis in history, with pictures where possible. From the most recent, current tsunamis to those of the past, this list has them all. What was the worst tsunami ever? With death tolls reaching tragic proportions, these are not only the worst tsunamis environmentally, they're also the deadliest. World disasters such as these famous natural catastrophes can affect the world on a global scale and test the preparedness and relief our governments can provide. What was the worst tsunamis in history? Such great disasters, despite the destruction and natural hazards that come along with them, can also bring forth examples of how big our hearts are as we as individuals provide aid alongside our countries. This list gives us the most major examples. Fortunately, events such as these are not always so disastrous, and can provide us with the opportunity to make plans for when these epic events occur.

If you're in shock over the size of some of these tsunamis I suggest checking out the worst earthquakes, biggest tornadoes, and most tragic volcanic eruptions in history. They'll really enlighten you on the power of mother nature.
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    2010 Haiti Earthquake

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    Haiti suffered one of the largest earthquakes in more than 200 years in 2010. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake was centered about 10 miles from Port-au-Prince and set off a swarm of tsunamis that killed three people and destroyed several homes. The waves were averaged to be about 10 feet high.

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  1. Ali Pinnette
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 12/21/2012 4:30 AM
    deadliest tsunami on recordis okay
  2. Quinton Toya
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 12/20/2012 3:30 PM
    tsunamis baaaw
  3. Nolan Lamberty
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 11/01/2012 11:30 PM
    yeah, list of tsunamis, right?
  4. Pura Mudger
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 10/31/2012 5:30 PM
    tsunami history that's alright
  5. Laveta Fannings
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 10/24/2012 8:30 AM
    worst tsunami in history, ugh
  6. Jeffry Cannan
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 10/15/2012 11:30 AM
    worst tsunami?
  7. Jeffry Hardey
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 9/14/2012 6:30 AM
    worst tsunamis smart
  8. Dane Cornelio
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 8/02/2012 3:30 PM
    tsunamis in history k!
  9. Marcel Hinaman
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 7/03/2012 4:30 AM
    worst tsunamis in history that makes sense
  10. Bryon Masingale
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 6/09/2012 3:30 AM
    history of tsunamis, huh?
  11. a cute girl
    2010 Sumatra Earthquake/Tsunami at 5/15/2012 8:10 AM
    and i always pray and have faith in god will save our earth as a catholic
    i say.
  12. a cute girl
    2010 Sumatra Earthquake/Tsunami at 5/15/2012 8:07 AM
    my comment is that this is a very terrible tsunami in history.i pray to god that no such tsunamis would come in the future.i am terribly sad about this all is sad when an unexpected tsunami arrives .young scholar you are right.
  13. nikko novilla
    2011 Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami at 2/26/2012 2:00 AM
    no coment
  14. johnny
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 1/27/2012 12:24 PM
    i love the hottest jenna jameson photos i want all that and the top 30 celebrity tease photos
  15. anjelica
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 1/27/2012 12:17 PM
    hi
  16. nuzjk67
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 12/01/2011 7:50 PM
    lot of pain guys...
  17. Cascadia
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 7/14/2011 11:28 AM
    You missed the tsunami in 1958 alaska a huge landslide triggered and went into a bay then a 1706 foot (508 meters) tsunami triggered.Killing only 2 it still deserves attention for being the biggest tsunami on earth.Also you missed the cascadia tsunami The san jaun fault line every couple 300 years has a megathrust causing damage from vancouver island to northern california the land will move 50 feet instantly out to sea and in 20 minutes after the 5 minute long earthqauke a tsunami taller then 150 feet shall consume the land that burst forward and the states and vancouver island will be as little as 1 centimeter to 1 inch bigger.After shocks shall last for days sinkholes will be everywhere and landslides shall continue weeks later calling 911 wont help they are busy as they are and may be able to help only 1 week later.It will take you off your feet instantly not allowing you to move.
  18. sravya
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 5/23/2011 8:50 PM
    very bad god does not have grace on us
    1. Dorky
      The Worst Tsunamis in History at 7/05/2011 2:21 AM
      our God is not bad, this is a natural cause. if He was bad He woudn,t have created you and given you life.
    1. believer01
      The Worst Tsunamis in History at 6/27/2011 4:27 AM
      They're concequences. Not punishments. you can't blame God for these.
  19. majid
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 5/22/2011 4:22 AM
    nothing to say just feel unhappy
  20. jack 9864
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 5/04/2011 12:06 PM
    this is so f**king dumb so if you read this then f**k you jackass
    1. Brian Gilmore
      The Worst Tsunamis in History at 7/06/2011 1:26 PM
      exactly @young scholar. jack 9864, you realize the writer of this list didn't CAUSE these tsunamis, right? maybe this will clear everything up.
    1. young scholar
      The Worst Tsunamis in History at 5/08/2011 6:02 PM
      how is this dumb? this is history, if you don't like this informative list of tsunamis, you have the right to leave. I swear you are the proof of the decline of western civilization and ashamed that there are people like you that can vote
  21. phill gramble
    2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at 4/28/2011 5:01 AM
    i feel sorry for you guys god bless
  22. cristiano ronaldo
    The Worst Tsunamis in History at 3/11/2011 10:13 PM
    holy beep para pup
    1. sdfsdfs
      The Worst Tsunamis in History at 3/21/2011 11:30 AM
      wut

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