Tsunami Events (1850 to Present) Time-Lapse Animation

Use the Tsunami Events Time-Lapse Animation tool to see historical tsunamis from 1850 to today. Created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the tool uses an interactive, visual timeline to highlight tsunamis caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and unknown causes; the tool also highlights the number of deaths caused by each event.

Main Features

  • Scrollable, interactive timeline bar showing tsunami events from 1850 to present day
  • Simple play button to visualize events over time
  • Shows tsunamis caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and unknown causes
  • Shows approximate number of deaths caused by each tsunami

Launch the Tsunami Events Map

Authors and Creators

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information

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