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Which earthquake was more catastrophic the Kobe, Japan or the Northridge, California earthquake?

Added on:6/29/2008 8:54:52 PM
In Science, By: shalini , Viewed: 1 times
     
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The Kobe, Japan earthquake which had a magnitude of 6.8 and was responsible for 5,530 deaths, 37,000 injuries, and over $100 billion in economic loss. The 1994 Northridge, California earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7 was responsible for approximately 60 deaths, 9,000 injuries, and over $40 billion in damage.


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