The Worst Day in Human History: January 23, 1556
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The Devastation of January 23, 1556: An Earthquake's Catastrophic Impact
This chapter explores the catastrophic events of January 23, 1556, when an earthquake in Shaanxi, China, claimed around 833,000 lives. It examines the geological and societal factors that exacerbated the disaster, placing it in the context of other significant historical calamities.
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