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this earthquake was the largest earthquake to hit Europe and north Africa. Estimated 20,000 people died. -
This earthquake generated the loudest sound recorded in history. fired up hot ash 50 miles into the air. 36,000 people died. -
lasted 4 minutes of shaking. this earthquake revealed that oceanic plates are shoved under continents. 160 people died. -
costed roughly 550 million in economic damages. biggest earthquake ever recorded in history. killed 1,655 people -
second most powerful earthquake recorded. so powerful that it caused the earth to start moving that day. killed 130 people. -
produced one of the biggest tsunami's in japan history. 120 people on island in japan injured, 185 died -
the shaking only lasted 2 minutes. every few years they expieriance this. -
energy released equivilent to hiroshima bomb. waves topped 100 feet. -
largest earthquake of 2009. two 7.1 earthquakes combine to make a 8.2 earthquake. -
strongest quake to hit region since great chile quake. entire city moved westward. -
triggered by underwater activity. produced waves up to 40 meters. -
shaking was felt for 5-7 seconds. costed 3 billion in economic repairs