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what tsunami historically, year and location, had the largest death toll?
alaska, 1964
lisbon portugal, 1755
indonesia, 2004
tohuko, 2011
question 10
what tsunami historically, year and location, is the largest (reaching the highest runup)?
tohuku (japan), 2011
lisbon portugal, 1755
indonesia, 2004
lituya bay alaska, 1958
Brief Explanations
- Question 7: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami (Indonesia) had a death toll of over 230,000 people. The 1964 Alaska tsunami had a death toll of 139. The 1755 Lisbon tsunami had a death toll of around 60,000 - 100,000. The 2011 Tohuko tsunami had a death toll of about 15,894.
- Question 10: The 1958 Lituya Bay, Alaska megatsunami had a runup of 524 meters (1,719 feet). The 2011 Tohoku tsunami had a maximum runup of 40.5 meters. The 2004 Indonesia tsunami had a runup of up to 30 meters. The 1755 Lisbon tsunami had a runup of around 10 - 15 meters.
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Question 7: Indonesia, 2004
Question 10: Lituya Bay Alaska, 1958