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Why did the great Lisbon earthquake occur?

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When was the Great lisbon earthquake?

The Great Lisbon earthquake took place on November 1, 1755


Do many hurricanes or earthquakes happen is Lisbon Portugal?

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon Earthquake, took place on Saturday 1 November 1755, at around 9:40 in the morning. The earthquake was followed by a Tsunami and fires, which caused near-total destruction of Lisbon in the Kingdom of Portugal, and adjoining areas.This is considered as the first and the last earthquake attack on portugal::It also got struck by an earthquake in 1969 but it was a minor one..


What important event happened in 1755?

A major earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal. See http://www.answers.com/topic/1755-lisbon-earthquake.


What time did the great Lisbon earthquake happen?

It happened around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st, 1755


What was the intensity level of the Great Lisbon earthquake in 1755?

Modern geologists estimate that the 1755 earthquake reached 9 points in the Richter scale (the Haiti earthquake was 7 points). The earthquake was followed by a massive tsunami of 5 meters (15ft) high, and several fires that destroyed Lisbon almost to the ground. check related links for more information.


Which coutry did the great 'Kanto' earthquake occur?

it happened in japan


Epicenter of lisbon earthquake?

Located in the Atlantic Ocean.


What was the magnitude of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake?

9.0 Mw


When did the great Fort Tejon earthquake occur?

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Did the hashshashins caused the Lisbon earthquake?

No. There is no way they could have. It was a natural phenomenon.


Where did a magnitude 9.5 earthquake occur in 1960?

The epicenter for the 1960 Great Chilean Earthquake or Valdivia Earthquake happened near the city of Cantete about 100 miles south of the 2010 Chile earthquake.


What region is Lisbon in?

The region where Lisbon is is called Great Lisbon, or in portuguese, Grande Lisboa.