Historical Events tagged with "infrastructure destruction"

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Natural Disasters

Devastating Earthquake Strikes El Salvador

January 13th, 2001 24 years ago

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck El Salvador, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake occurred during the early morning hours, resulting in more than 800 fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in the city of San Vicente. Thousands of homes were rendered uninhabitable, leading to a humanitarian crisis as survivors sought shelter and aid in the aftermath. Rescue and recovery operations were launched quickly, with local and international organizations engaging in relief efforts.

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