Tsunamis on the Fijis
In a total of 3 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1877 a total of 2,005 people died on the Fijis. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.
The strongest tidal wave registered on the Fijis so far reached a height of 15 meters. At this Tsunami on 09/14/1953 a total of 5 people have been killed.
The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and economy had been a tsunami on 05/10/1877. A tidal wave of up to 2 meters killed 2,000 humans and destroyed vast areas.
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