In recorded history prior to the late Nineteenth century three catastrophic earthquakes are known to have taken place there.
After last week's catastrophic earthquake, it seemed logical to expect that Islamic groups would be among the most active in aiding victims.
She was raised as a test subject by her scientist parents who died in the catastrophic earthquake.
The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011 inflicted significant damage along the east coast of this region.
Another catastrophic earthquake and tsunami eventually strikes the Bay Area.
The much smaller but still catastrophic 1906 San Francisco earthquake is included in the diagram below for perspective.
The Czechoslovak government built the school after the catastrophic earthquake in 1963 that levelled most of the city.
China has an extensive history of catastrophic earthquakes that ranges back to 1290.
To varying degrees, most nations face the risk of catastrophic earthquakes.
Only the Palace of the Independence survived the catastrophic earthquake.