These Are the States Most Likely to Be Hit by a Tsunami

March 2, 2022

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Louisiana
> Population: 4,657,757
> Most recent tsunami: None on record

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Maine
> Population: 1,362,359
> Most recent tsunami: Oct. 28, 2008 at Boothbay Harbor

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Maryland
> Population: 6,177,224
> Most recent tsunami: May 15, 2018 at Bishops Head

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Massachusetts
> Population: 7,029,917
> Most recent tsunami: Nov. 18, 1755 east of Cape Ann

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Mississippi
> Population: 2,961,279
> Most recent tsunami: None on record