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The largest death toll occurred in Shensi, China on Thursday, January 23, 1556, during which more than 800,000 people died. It was a magnitude 8.0 earthquake.
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Where was the strongest earthquake in 1999?
The most powerful earthquake reported in history was the 1960 earthquake in Chili which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.
What causes the most earthquake's related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
How many people were killed in the San Francisco earthquake?
There have been a number of earthquakes that have affected San Francisco. Perhaps the most famous are the 1906 earthquake which is estimated to have resulted in 3,000 fatalities and the more recent 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which resulted in 63 deaths.
How many people died during the Japanese earthquake?
According to official reports, the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami resulted in approximately 15,900 deaths.
What causes most earthquakes related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
Did the people die in the earthquake in kwanto japan?
The Kanto (Kwanto) Japan earthquake (magnitude 7.9) on September 1, 1923, was enormously destructive and was responsible for at least 142,800 deaths. The most severe damage occurred in Yokohama.
What war resulted in the most deaths of human life?
WW II.
What caused more damage the tsunami or the earthquake in Japan?
well te earthquake caused the tsunami to hit so the earthquake did the most damage
What area of Chile had most damage from the earthquake?
The TIP
What type of building get the most damage from an earthquake?
not stertey
What was the most destruvctive earthquake in US history?
The most destructive earthquake in US history was the Prince William Sound earthquake. This earthquake did extensive damage across the Gulf of Alaska.
What is the worse disaster?
The one that causes the most deaths and damage
