In 1755, Lisbon experienced a devastating earthquake on November 1st, which is estimated to have had a magnitude of around 8.5 to 9.0. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami and widespread fires, resulting in the destruction of a significant portion of the city and the loss of tens of thousands of lives. This catastrophe had profound effects on Portuguese society, economy, and philosophy, leading to widespread debates about religion, fate, and human suffering. It also prompted significant changes in urban planning and disaster response in Lisbon.
A major earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal. See http://www.answers.com/topic/1755-lisbon-earthquake.
It happened around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st, 1755
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Yes, in 1755 The city of Lisbon, Portugal was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami.
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In 1755 a tsunami struck Portugal, with particularly devastating effetcs in the capital city of Lisbon.
The Great Lisbon Earthquake occurred on November 1, 1755. It was a massive earthquake that struck the city of Lisbon, Portugal, causing widespread destruction and resulting in a significant loss of life.
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An estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people died in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. The earthquake and its resulting fires and tsunami caused widespread destruction in Lisbon, Portugal, and the surrounding areas.
Lisbon, Portugal. There was damage to other cities as well, but Lisbon took the brunt of the damage.
no one really knows for sure- harveen