The Most Destructive Earthquake in History The Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960

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"The Great Valdivia Earthquake, also known as the 1960 Chile Earthquake, is considered the largest earthquake recorded in modern history. It occurred on May 22, 1960 in the Valdivia region, Chile."
"With an estimated magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale, this earthquake was exceptionally powerful, releasing energy equivalent to approximately 178 gigatons of TNT. Furthermore, its duration was astonishing, extending for more than 10 minutes."
"The impact of this earthquake was devastating. It is estimated to have killed at least 5,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The affected areas suffered massive destruction, with collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure and tsunamis that devastated the coast. "
"The international response was immediate, with multiple countries sending humanitarian aid and rescue teams. However, rebuilding the affected areas took years and required a massive effort by the global community."
Learned lessons:
"The Great Valdivia Earthquake taught us the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of natural disasters. Since then, safer building measures, early warning systems and disaster response plans have been implemented around the world."

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