1906 San Francisco earthquake, Historic earthquake in the United States, in California
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake ranks as one of the most significant earthquakes of all time.
The calamity struck on the early morning of April 18, 1906, laying waste to much of the city.
The event has become an integral part of San Francisco's cultural identity.
Post-disaster reconstruction led to enhanced seismic building codes.
The 1906 quake is notorious for igniting a firestorm that was seen for miles.
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