Historical Events tagged with "mao county"
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Diexi Earthquake Strikes Sichuan, Causing Devastation
A powerful earthquake struck Mao County in Sichuan, China, resulting in the loss of approximately 9,000 lives. The seismic event, which had a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, caused significant destruction to local infrastructure, including homes and public buildings. The remote location of the affected area hampered rescue and recovery efforts, leading to a complex humanitarian crisis. Geologists and seismologists were later involved in studying the earthquake's causes and its effects on the landscape, providing crucial data for future disaster preparedness.
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