The Five Tallest Tsunami Waves in History

🌊Tsunamis are typically caused by massive underwater earthquakes.

🌍There is another type of tsunami called a mega tsunami, which is caused by a sudden addition of material into a body of water.

💥The impact of an asteroid can create a mega tsunami, such as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

🌋Volcanoes can trigger tsunamis, like the 1792 eruption of Mount Unzen in Japan.

🌬️Landslides can also generate dangerous tsunamis, such as the 1958 landslide-triggered tsunami in Alaska.

What causes tsunamis?

—Tsunamis are typically caused by massive underwater earthquakes, but they can also be triggered by landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroid impacts.

How tall can a tsunami wave get?

—Tsunami waves can reach varying heights depending on the magnitude of the triggering event. Some tsunami waves have been recorded to be as tall as skyscrapers.

What is a mega tsunami?

—A mega tsunami is a type of tsunami that is caused by a sudden addition of material into a body of water, such as from an asteroid impact or a landslide.

Can tsunamis travel inland?

—Yes, tsunamis can travel inland and can cause devastation even miles away from the coast.

Are there warning systems in place to detect tsunamis?

—Yes, there are tsunami warning systems in place that use seismic sensors and ocean buoys to detect and issue warnings for possible tsunamis.

00:00Tsunamis are terrifying natural disasters that cause massive destruction.

03:27A mega tsunami triggered by an asteroid impact wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

04:56The 1792 eruption of Mount Unzen in Japan caused a deadly tsunami.

08:32The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the US generated a destructive tsunami in Spirit Lake.

09:59The 1963 landslide-triggered tsunami in Italy resulted in significant damage and loss of life.