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Earthquake

1906: April 18, San Francisco: earthquake accompanied by fire razed more than 4 sq mi; estimates range from 700 to 3,000 dead or missing. For more, see The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.

Other Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions

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