Great Quakes

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,...