1991 Racha-Java earthquake

1991 Racha-Java earthquake

1991 Racha-Java earthquake occurred on April 29, 1991 in South Ossetia, Georgia. The ongoing conflict complicated the rescue. The earthquake left 200 dead and 1,000 wounded. The magnitude was estimated 9.0. [http://seismos-u.ifz.ru/1991-1999.htm]

The next time the earthquake stressed Java on 4 July. However, due to the protest rally of the locals, dozens, but not hundreds were killed. This earthquake also annihilated the village of Khakhet with 40 villagers. [http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/2021656/post82149008]

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