1929 Newfoundland Tsunami

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On November 18th, 1929, the deadliest Tusnami in Canadian history struck the Burin Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Ill-prepared for such a disaster, it was a race against the clock for survival.

Sources:

The Wake by Linden MacIntyre

Disasters of the Century, Season Three, Episode 34: Burin Tsunami

Video: "The 1929 Burin Tsunami" Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Website