Historical Events tagged with "tangshan"
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Natural Disasters
Devastating Tangshan Earthquake Strikes China
July 28th, 1976 48 years ago
A powerful earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 struck the city of Tangshan in the People's Republic of China, causing immense destruction and loss of life. Over 240,000 people were killed, and hundreds of thousands more were impacted. The earthquake struck in the early morning hours, catching many residents off guard. The aftermath left the city almost completely flattened, highlighting the vulnerability of urban areas to seismic activity and prompting changes in building codes and disaster preparedness in the region.
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