Great Quakes

The sun began to set over the bustling port town of Arica, Peru (now Chile), on that fateful evening of August 13, 1868. Merchants closed up their shops, fishermen returned with their day's catch, and families prepared for a peaceful night's rest. Little did they know that their world was about to be shattered, quite literally, by an unstoppable force of nature. As dusk settled, the ground beneath Arica began to tremble with an eerie foreboding. The first signs of what was to come were subtle, almost imperceptible, but they soon escalated into a violent upheaval. Panic-stricken residents rushed out...

The moon hung low in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the coastal city of Antofagasta, Chile, on July 30, 1995. The city was settling into its nocturnal rhythm when an eerie silence enveloped the streets, seemingly holding its breath. Unbeknownst to the unsuspecting residents, a force of nature was about to unleash its fury upon this vibrant city, forever changing its landscape and the lives of thousands of people. In the quiet overnight hours the ground beneath Antofagasta began to stir. A subtle tremor sent a ripple through the city, causing a few disoriented pets to lift...

July 22, 1967 - an ordinary summer day in the tranquil town of Mudurnu, nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Bolu Province, Turkey. The sun painted the sky in hues of gold, and the air was filled with the gentle hum of everyday life. Children played in the streets, shopkeepers tended to their businesses, and elders exchanged stories in the shade of ancient buildings. However, beneath this idyllic facade lurked a silent menace - a ticking time bomb that was about to alter the course of history for Mudurnu forever. Unbeknownst to its unsuspecting residents, the Earth's crust beneath their...

Imagine waking up on a sunny morning in July 1990, anticipating another day in the picturesque city of Baguio, nestled amidst the lush mountains of Luzon, Philippines. You step outside, greeted by the cool mountain breeze and the scent of pine trees. The bustling streets are filled with locals and tourists going about their daily routines. But suddenly, the tranquility is shattered. The ground beneath your feet begins to tremble violently, buildings sway precariously, and terrified screams fill the air. Panic ensues as the 1990 Luzon earthquake strikes with its unforgiving force, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in...

It is the early hours, on this date, July 8, the year 1730, 293 years ago, in the South American gem of the Spanish Empire, Valparaíso, Chile. A massive 9+ magnitude earthquake has just struck causing damage along at least 1000 km of coastline and triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami felt as far away as Japan. This is as close as it comes to a full destruction event in Valparaíso and you are lucky to have been found among the rubble. The majority of the communities population aren’t so lucky and have perished in the disaster. Pulled from your destroyed home,...