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[The China Project] The world’s deadliest earthquake? Look to Shaanxi, 1556

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Qin's Quake in Hubei Province

Qin relayed news about the rest of the province, describing differing degrees of destruction. Qin also records the grim fate of those caught in the quake. Minister Han was trapped in a furnace and his bones reduced to ashes. People Officer Shue was swallowed up in a water hole ten feet deep. Grand Councilor Ma was buried deep in a hole and it was very difficult to find his body.

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