79 CE Tsunami — Bay Of Naples

Tsunami · Bay Of Naples · August 24, 79 CE

Type:
Tsunami
Date:
August 24, 79 CE
Location:
Bay Of Naples
Deaths:
2,100

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7 · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 79 CE Tsunami — Bay Of Naples happen?
August 24, 79 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 2,100. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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