Historical Events tagged with "ocean waves"
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Natural Disasters
Ritter Island Eruption Causes Deadly Tsunamis
March 13th, 1888 137 years ago
The eruption of Ritter Island in 1888 led to massive tsunamis that devastated nearby islands in the South Pacific. This powerful geological event resulted in the deaths of approximately 3,000 individuals across the region. The eruption released a significant volume of volcanic material into the ocean, displacing water and generating waves that struck with little warning. Communities located along the coast were caught unprepared, facing the destruction of homes and livelihoods.
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