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What natural disaster heavily damaged both Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala in 1917-18?

  • Earthquakes

  • Hurricanes

  • Volcanic eruptions

  • Floods

Answer

Both Guatemala City and its original location, Antigua Guatemala, were heavily damaged by a series of earthquakes in 1917-18. The destruction led to extensive reconstructions, resulting in a more modern architectural landscape in Guatemala City.
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