Historical Events tagged with "celebes sea"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Natural Disasters
Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in Mindanao
August 17th, 1976 48 years ago
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, leading to catastrophic consequences. The earthquake triggered a tsunami that swept through coastal communities, resulting in tragic loss of life and widespread devastation. Estimates suggest between 5,000 and 8,000 victims perished, while over 90,000 people were left homeless due to the destruction of homes and infrastructure.
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