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1976 Tangshan earthquake kills over 240,000 in China

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A devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, China, on July 28, 1976, causing widespread destruction and an estimated death toll exceeding 240,000 people. The mining town, located in Hebei province, was near the epicenter of the initial tremor. A second, nearly equally powerful aftershock occurred 16 hours later, exacerbating the damage and casualties. International reports indicated foreign nationals were among the victims, with a Japanese businessman confirmed dead and several others injured in Tangshan, and a Frenchwoman also reported killed in the city. The former Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, noted significant damage and potential casualties in Tianjin following his visit. AI

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1976 Tangshan earthquake kills over 240,000 in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP ·

    In 1976, earthquake in China’s Tangshan kills over 240,000 people – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on July 29, 1976. Quake rocks Northern China by Staff Reporters Heavy casualties and severe damage to industrial plants and property were feared when the strongest earthquake for 12 years struck the industrial belt of northern Hopei Province early…

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