Historical Events tagged with "racha"
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Natural Disasters
Destructive Racha Earthquake Strikes Georgia
April 29th, 1991 33 years ago
A 7.0 Mw earthquake struck Racha, Georgia, causing significant devastation. This powerful tremor registered a maximum of IX on the MSK intensity scale, indicating a destructive impact on infrastructure. Approximately 270 lives were lost, highlighting the earthquake's severe human toll. Occurring in a region prone to seismic activity, the quake underscored the vulnerability of the area to natural disasters and instigated discussions about the necessity for improved earthquake preparedness and response strategies.
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