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At 3:42 a.m. on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeastern China. The very large earthquake, striking an area where it was totally unexpected, obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed over 250,000 people - making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.
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How can an earthquake affet people?
it can kill them or injure them
How many people can a earthquake kill?
Thousands to none.
How many people can one earthquake kill?
The most deadly earthquake to date was a magnitude 8.0 quake located near the capital of Shaanxi (Shensi), China in 1956 that killed more than 830,000 people. A major earthquake in a densely populated area such as in a large city can do the most damage to human life.
Why do volcanoes kill fewer people than earthquake?
Because Volcanoes love people
What is the common between shark and earthquake?
they can both kill people
Did china have any wars?
yes,china have wars to kill at people china so they can be a king and queen and there is a yellow star it is real and germany kill people!
Can an earthquake kill people?
It depends on the magnitude of an earthquake. For example, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake would virtually kill no one and cause little to no damage. However, a 9.0 earthquake could kill thousands and destroy whole cities.
How many people did the Delhi earthquake in 893 AD kill?
180,000 people died. This is an approximation.
Describe the damage an earthquake does?
It can damage freeways and buildings and can kill or injure people
Why modern China not considered philoprogenitive?
China is not considered philoprogenitive because parents are only allowed to have one child. If they have twins they have to kill one or give it up for adoption.
How many people died because of the first earthquake?
The first earthquake happened long before any humans were even alive, so it wouldn't kill any people.
What rights do the people of china have?
the have toilets and the have no house they have the right to kill
