Historical Events tagged with "kabylie"
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Natural Disasters
Devastating 6.8 Mw Boumerdès Earthquake Strikes Algeria
May 21st, 2003 21 years ago
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Algeria near Boumerdès, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The earthquake reached a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), leading to extensive damage in urban areas, with over 2,200 fatalities reported. Among the unexpected consequences, a moderate tsunami resulted in ships sinking at the Balearic Islands, highlighting the earthquake's far-reaching effects. The event underscored the seismic vulnerability of the region.
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