Tsunamis in Colombia
In a total of 4 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1906 a total of 645 people died in Colombia. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.
The strongest tidal wave registered in Colombia so far reached a height of 8 meters. At this Tsunami on 07/19/2017 no losses of human lifes have been registered.
The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and economy had been a tsunami on 12/12/1979. A tidal wave of up to 6 meters killed 36 humans and destroyed vast areas.
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