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Thousands dead, coasts swallowed and lessons learned: the most catastrophic earthquakes

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.  In this edition, we look back and ask ourselves: what have been the most catastrophic earthquakes in the recent history of the earth?
. In this edition, we look back and ask ourselves: what have been the most catastrophic earthquakes in the recent history of the earth? © France 24

Earthquakes of different magnitudes are recorded every day in all parts of the world. Many take place in the sea and are imperceptible. But sometimes their epicenters happen in towns and cities. Like in Turkey and Syria, where more than 40,000 people have died and all kinds of buildings collapsed. The images are hard to forget and show the lack of foresight and preparation, among others. In this edition we address the most catastrophic earthquakes in recent history.

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