Episode 2 of 2
Tsunami and Fires
- When
- 1 November 1755
- Where
- Lisbon and surrounding coastal areas
- Part of
- 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
Fires and tsunami follow the earthquake, devastating Lisbon and coastal towns.
The initial tremor was compounded by subsequent fires and a tsunami. These secondary effects almost completely destroyed Lisbon and visibly affected other Portuguese coastal regions like Peniche and Cascais.
Sources
- 1755 Lisbon earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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