Historical Events tagged with "colima"

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Natural Disasters

Colima Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

January 21st, 2003 22 years ago

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexican state of Colima, leading to significant loss of life and property. The quake resulted in 29 fatalities and rendered around 10,000 people homeless. Major damage was reported throughout the region, with many structures collapsing and critical infrastructures such as roads being significantly affected. Emergency services were deployed to assist in recovery efforts, while the government coordinated disaster response initiatives to provide aid to those affected.

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