The Important Facts about Tsunami, People Have to Know

VIVA – Tsunami happens because of the displacement of a significant volume of water. Tsunami is usually caused by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and these natural disasters occur in the ocean or large lakes.

Tsunami occurs not as a single wave, but as several waves with strong currents. The water and energy that a tsunami contains can destroy buildings, houses, cars, power lines, and almost anything in its path.

Tsunami can also result in death which includes drowning and traumatic injury. The start of the tsunami started with a rumbling sound like a freight train or Boeing 747 taking off. Then a wall of water appeared, bringing with it a tremendous force that could easily and instantly flatten an entire structure.

Here are important facts about tsunami that are important to know. Learn how to prevent them, how Tsunami appears, overall history, and other useful information.

1. 80% of Tsunami Happens within the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire"

About 80% of the tsunami happens in the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is an area where volcanoes are active and earthquakes occur frequently. The "Ring of Fire" includes areas such as North America, South America, Kamchatka in Russia, and several islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

2. Mega-tsunami is a rare phenomenon

Mega-tsunami is a tsunami with an initial wave height that’s much higher than a normal tsunami and it can reach several hundred meters in height.

3. A Mega-Tsunami Happened in Lituya Bay, Alaska

One of the tallest and largest tsunamis in history occurred in Lituya Bay, Alaska in July 1958. A mega-tsunami measuring approximately 1,720 feet occurred, following an earthquake that occurred just 13 miles away from the tsunami. Miraculously, the mega-tsunami only killed five people.

4. The 2004 Indian Tsunami was one of the Deadliest Tsunamis

An underwater earthquake of magnitude 9.1 struck the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on December 26, 2004, at 07:59 a.m.