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Our mini earthquake project we pick Damghan it happened in year 856 AD.

Our mini earthquake project we pick Damghan it happened in year 856 AD. By Jack and Jordan. Damghan , Iran, Dec. 22, 856 AD. Magnitude 7.9 about 200,000 deaths.

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Our mini earthquake project we pick Damghan it happened in year 856 AD.

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  1. Our mini earthquake project we pick Damghanit happened in year 856 AD. By Jack and Jordan

  2. Damghan, Iran, Dec. 22, 856 AD. Magnitude 7.9 about 200,000 deaths. This earthquake struck a 200-mile stretch of northeast Iran. Most of the city was destroyed as well as the neighbouring areas. Approximately 200,000 people were killed. Aftershocks affected the area for several years, probably including a damaging earthquake in western Khurasan. Key Facts. Date December 22 Year 856 AD Surface Wave Magnitude 7.9 Earthquake Damage. Deaths Description Very Many (1001 or more deaths) Injuries Description None Damage Description Extreme ($25 million or more) Houses Destroyed Description Very Many (1001 or more houses)

  3. Iran is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major fault lines that cover at least 90% of the country.

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