In two or more complete sentences, describe one of the world’s 25 worst earthquakes in history. In your description, include the following facts:

A. name of the earthquake;

B. full date of the earthquake; and

C. the location of the earthquake’s epicenter.

Answer Nepal Earthquake (between Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara) Image from bbc.

Nankaido, Japan. This 8.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred on September 20, 1498, off the coast of Nankai, Japan triggered a large tsunami, which cost the lives of between 26,000 and 31,000 people.

Izmit, Turkey. This was a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Turkey on August 17, 1990, which lasted for only 3. A-C