Lisbon, 1 November 1755
The sea just disappeared. You have minutes. Run uphill.
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Visuals are AI reconstructions; research & narration by Eli. Sources in the pinned comment.
Did you know the sea doesn't always pull back first? 👇
Sources and further reading are listed in the full story: The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake: When the Sea Pulled Back Before the Wave
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The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake: When the Sea Pulled Back Before the Wave
On 1 November 1755 a great earthquake struck off Portugal, the sea withdrew from Lisbon's harbour, and a tsunami returned to drown a city already shaking and burning.
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