The fires that broke out after the violent tremor and the great waves that struck the coast caused widespread destruction and a heavy loss of life. The catastrophe profoundly shook the country. The event also gave rise in Europe to broad intellectual debates on nature and the causes of disasters, finding resonance in the intellectual life of the period.
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- What was 1755 Lisbon Earthquake?
- The Lisbon Earthquake was a great natural disaster that struck the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and its surroundings in 1755.
- When did 1755 Lisbon Earthquake happen?
- 1755 CE
- Where did 1755 Lisbon Earthquake take place?
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