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Tsunamis have killed more people than earthquakes. Japan alone has recorded hundreds of tsunamis that have killed thousands of people. Today, special equipment on the bottom of the sea tells scientists when earthquakes have occurred. Then the scientists can warn people about In 1946 there was no warning of a tsunami that killed 159 in But, fourteen people Hawaii. able years later, another tsunami struck. This time the scientists were to give plenty of warning. Unfortunately, many people didn't think the tsunami would be serious and stayed. As a result, many died.