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In fact, it wasn’t the only large earthquake – 1906 was a notable year for significant seismic shifts, including other huge temblors in Ecuador/Colombia (8.6-8.8 magnitude, January 31, more than 500 deaths), Taiwan (7.1, March 16, 1,300 deaths) Chile (8.2, August 16, about 20,000 fatalities), as well as less deadly 8.2-magnitude events in the Aleutian Islands and the West Pacific. In addition, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, killing hundreds in and around Naples, Italy.

So, what’s your recall on the history of 100 years ago? Test it in our 1906 quiz. Some questions are easy, some hard. Have fun!

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