Shantou Earthquake

A magnitude 7.

1918 · China · natural disaster

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8 historical parallels

• Galveston Hurricane of 1900 1900

  A devastating hurricane hit Galveston, Texas, causing massive destruction and loss of life.

• Black Sea Earthquake 1901

  A 7.

• Mount Pelée Eruption 1902

  The eruption destroys Saint-Pierre and kills over 30,000 people.

• Guatemala Earthquake 1902

  A 7.

• La Soufrière Eruption 1902

  The eruption devastates Saint Vincent, killing 2,000 people.

• Heppner Flash Flood Disaster 1903

  A flash flood in Heppner, Oregon kills approximately 238 people.

• Frank Slide Rockslide Disaster 1903

  A massive rockslide in Frank, Alberta kills between 70 and 90 people.

• Manzikert Earthquake 1903

  A 7.