Basel's Deadly Earthquake

Basel's Deadly Earthquake. On October 18, 1356, a devastating earthquake struck Basel, destroying the town within the ramparts and killing an estimated 300 peo…

Location: Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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On October 18, 1356, a devastating earthquake struck Basel, destroying the town within the ramparts and killing an estimated 300 people. The earthquake, known as the Sankt-Lukas-Tag Erdbeben, was so powerful that it set wooden houses ablaze, causing a massive fire that ravaged the town.

Source: 1356_Basel_earthquake

Basel's Deadly Earthquake — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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