What year did the Great Kantō Earthquake occur?
1923
1939
1945
1950
Answer
The Great Kantō Earthquake struck Japan in 1923, causing widespread devastation in the Tokyo and surrounding areas. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.9, triggered a massive fire that burned for days and destroyed much of the city. The disaster claimed the lives of over 100,000 people and left millions homeless.
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