The world's deadliest earthquake: the destruction of the Wenchuan earthquake
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The Wenchuan earthquake, also known as the Great Sichuan earthquake, occurred on May 12, 2008, in Sichuan province, China. It was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that caused widespread devastation and resulted in the deaths of approximately 87,000 people. The earthquake was caused by the rupture of the Longmenshan Fault, and its epicenter was located near the town of Wenchuan. The earthquake triggered landslides, collapsed buildings, and caused massive infrastructure damage. The Chinese government launched a massive relief and reconstruction effort in the aftermath of the earthquake. The disaster highlighted the need for improved building codes and disaster preparedness in China.

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