Most destructive tsunamis in history

Indonesia, 2004 - The tsunami reached 14 different countries in the Indian Ocean, traveling as much as 3 miles (5 km) inland in Sumatra.

Japan, 2011 - Japan has been the location of many of the most severe earthquakes and tsunamis in history.

Japan, 1498 - Another of Japan’s most famous tsunamis occurred in 1498. It hit the Nankaidō coastline following an 8.3 magnitude earthquake.

Japan, 1707 - The Pacific coast of Japan was devastated by a historical tsunami again in 1707.

Japan, 1896 - A Shinto holiday was being celebrated in Japan when the tsunami hit. It killed an estimated 20,000 people and destroyed 11,000 homes.

Indonesia, 1883 - Indonesia was the site of yet another destructive tsunami back in 1883. This time, it was caused by the infamous volcano Krakatau.

Italy, 1963 - A deadly tsunami of terrifying height struck Italy’s Piave valley in 1963, but this one was directly caused by human actions.

Chile, 1868 - In 1868, an earthquake with a magnitude of around 9.0 hit the coast of Chile.

Greenland, 2017 - The 2017 tsunami in Greenland was neither the deadliest nor the most destructive, but it was certainly one of the largest in history.

Indonesia, 1674 - The first megatsunami in recorded history occurred in Indonesia in 1674.

Alaska, 1958 - The largest megatsunami ever recorded happened in Alaska in 1958. A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Lituya Bay area in southern Alaska.