The 1995 Kobe earthquake (January 17) released stress along 40 km of the Nojima fault line, shifted ground by up to 2 meters, released energy equivalent of numerous atomic bombs, destroyed thousands of homes and major infrastructure, killed over 6,000 people, and forced 300,000 from their homes.
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Derek MullerEvidence Quote
“Within seconds, the ruptured cascaded along 40 kilometers of crust, shifting the ground by up to two meters and releasing the energy equivalent of numerous atomic bombs. The resulting quake destroyed thousands of homes along with most major roads and railways leading into the city. It killed over 6,000 people”
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