The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
In the first episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, one of the deadliest and most destructive earthquakes in American history. In just five minutes, you'll learn about the powerful tremor that struck the city, the fires that followed, and the monumental loss of life and property. With a magnitude estimated between 7.8 and 8.3, the earthquake levelled thousands of buildings, leaving over 80% of San Francisco in ruins. Tune in to discover how this tragic event reshaped the city and its future, and the lasting impact it had on earthquake…
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