Tsunamis in Iran
In a total of 4 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1945 a total of 2 people died in Iran. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.
The strongest tidal wave registered in Iran so far reached a height of 13.66 meters. At this Tsunami on 11/27/1945 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 03/19/2017. A tidal wave of up to 3 meters killed 2 humans and destroyed vast areas.
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