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A Survey of Great Tsunamis

Throughout recorded history tsunamis have occurred that have significantly impacted coastal communities. This section attempts to document some of the more destructive recent tsunamis, with textual descriptions of the events supplemented by images and co mputer-generated simulations. 

To obtain more information about a particular event, click on the text in the map below or choose an item from the event list



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