Tsunamis in Burma
In a total of 2 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1930 a total of 650 people died in Burma. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.
The strongest tidal wave registered in Burma so far reached a height of 2.9 meters. At this Tsunami on 12/26/2004 a total of 150 people have been killed.
The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and economy had been a tsunami on 05/05/1930. A tidal wave of up to 1.1 meters killed 500 humans and destroyed vast areas.
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