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The Great Bengal Earthquake of 1897: When the Earth Shook the Raj
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the cataclysmic 1897 Assam earthquake, also known as the Great Bengal Earthquake, which devastated the northeastern Indian subcontinent. They discuss how the 8.0+ magnitude quake on June 12, 1897, leveled Shillong, triggered landslides, and altered the course of the Brahmaputra River. Lucas delves into the British colonial response, including the work of geologist Thomas Oldham, who pioneered seismology in India. The episode highlights the human toll—over 1,500 dead—and the architectural destruction, including the collapse of the iconic Shillong church…
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