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Which was the biggest earthquake in the history of earth?
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Answer:

Valdivia earthquake

Explanation:

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake (Spanish: Terremoto de Valdivia) or the Great Chilean earthquake (Gran terremoto de Chile) on 22 May 1960 was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Various studies have placed it at 9.4–9.6 on the moment magnitude scale.

The most powerful quake was the 9.5-magnitude Valdivia Earthquake that struck in Chile in 1960, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). That quake created a tsunami, which together killed an estimated 5,700 people.

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Answer:

Valdivia Earthquake

Explanation:

Occurrence:-

  • This 1960 Valdivia earthquake or the Great Chilean earthquake on 22 May 1960 has been considered as one of the biggest earthquake ever in their History.

Consequences:-

  • This was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded and caused localised havocs such as Tsunamis and tidal waves up to 25 metres of height.
  • It damaged quite a lot of lives and property also causing many people homeless.
  • Quite a lot of trees and plants were uprooted also many properties were destroyed, it had a severe impact on the mental conditions of other people who this.

Result:-

  • Due to this the Valdivia Earthquake is considered as one of the biggest earthquake in the human history .
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