31.5 - The 1976 Tangshan Earthquake, China
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What was the date of the Tangshan earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider significant historical events from the 1970s.
What was the officially recorded death toll?
💡 Hint: Think of the historical context - one of the deadliest in history.
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What was the magnitude estimate of the 1976 Tangshan Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider the range of magnitudes associated with historic earthquakes.
The Tangshan earthquake caused the destruction of what percentage of buildings in Tangshan?
💡 Hint: Focus on the devastating impact on infrastructure.
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Given the seismic characteristics of the Tangshan earthquake, propose a plan for updating building codes in earthquake-prone areas to prevent similar tragedies.
💡 Hint: Think of both structural and community measures that can be enacted.
Evaluate the societal impacts resulting from the 1976 Tangshan earthquake and propose modern technological solutions to mitigate similar future risks.
💡 Hint: Consider how technology and community engagement work together.
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