Episode 3 of 3
Tsunami Destruction
- When
- 20 February 1835
- Where
- Talcahuano
The earthquake triggered a tsunami that destroyed Talcahuano, resulting in at least 50 deaths.
The seismic event triggered a tsunami which caused the destruction of Talcahuano. A total of at least 50 people died from the combined effects of the earthquake and the tsunami. Talcahuano is a port city in the Biobío Region.
Sources
- 1835 Concepción earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Talcahuano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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