Shaanxi Earthquake

1556 CE · Çin · disaster

The Shaanxi Earthquake was a great natural disaster that occurred in the interior regions of China and is recorded as one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.

Striking densely populated settlements and especially traditional dwellings carved into soft ground led to an extraordinarily high loss of life. The earthquake caused great destruction and social upheaval over a wide area.

Source: Wikipedia

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What was Shaanxi Earthquake?
The Shaanxi Earthquake was a great natural disaster that occurred in the interior regions of China and is recorded as one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.
When did Shaanxi Earthquake happen?
1556 CE
Where did Shaanxi Earthquake take place?
Çin