1948 Ashgabat earthquake, earthquake in Turkmenistan
The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake was a devastating natural disaster.
This earthquake occurred on October 6, 1948, and led to significant loss of life and destruction.
The tragedy has become a deeply embedded part of Ashgabat's history and consciousness.
Reconstruction efforts after the earthquake helped modernize Ashgabat.
With a magnitude of 7.3, it is one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.
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