Tsunamis in Reunion
A total of 5 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1883 have killed 0 people in Reunion. Compared to other countries, Tsunamis therefore occur rather rarely.The strongest tidal wave registered in Reunion so far reached a height of seven meters. On 08/27/1883, no losses of human lifes have been registered by this tsunami.
The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and the economy had been a tsunami on 10/25/2010.
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Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes or other seismic eruptions on ground of an oceans and can cause massive tidal waves, which run with enormous force on land, causing great devastation. Especially in regions with only few tsunamis, the damage is often drastic, as the population does not expect tsunamis and thus hardly takes any protective measures. Even relatively small flood waves can lead to high losses and financial damage.
The marked positions on the map represent the most affected regions within the past 140 years.
The marked positions on the map represent the most affected regions within the past 140 years.
The largest tsunamis in Reunion since 1883
| Date | Cause | Max. tidal wave | Fatalities | Total damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2010 | Earthquakes in Indonesia (Sumatra) with a magnitude of 7.8. | 1.7 m | 0 | |
| 09/12/2007 | Earthquakes in Indonesia (Sumatra) with a magnitude of 8.4. The tsunami also reached Indonesia, Thailand. | 1.1 m | 0 | |
| 12/26/2004 | Earthquakes in Indonesia (Off W. Coast Of Sumatra) with a magnitude of 9.1. The tsunami caused damages in 20 further countries. A total of 227,899 humans died. | 2.7 m | 0 | |
| 01/04/1907 | Earthquakes in Indonesia (Nw. Sumatra) with a magnitude of 7.6. The tsunami also reached Indonesia, Sri Lanka. A total of 400 humans died. | 2 m | 0 | |
| 08/27/1883 | Volcano in Indonesia (Krakatau) The tsunami also reached Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, New Zealand. A total of 34,417 humans died. | 7 m | 0 |
These evaluations are based on data from the Global Historical Tsunami Database of the National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, and World Data Service (NGDC/WDS), doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7. Individual data have been summarized or translated.
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