Historical Events tagged with "linfen"
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Natural Disasters
Devastating Linfen Earthquake in Qing Dynasty
May 18th, 1695 329 years ago
A powerful earthquake struck Linfen, Shannxi, leading to catastrophic damage and loss of life. It was one of the deadliest seismic events recorded in the region, causing extensive destruction to buildings and infrastructure. At least 52,000 people died as a result of the earthquake, highlighting the vulnerability of populated areas in ancient China to natural disasters. The quake prompted a reassessment of seismic safety and response measures in the Qing Dynasty as recovery efforts began in the affected regions.
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