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525th anniversary: A tsunami caused by the Meiō earthquake washed away the building housing the...

Wed, September 20, 2023

3 yr ago

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In 1498, A tsunami caused by the Meiō earthquake washed away the building housing the Great Buddha (pictured) at Kōtoku-in in Kamakura, Japan; the statue has since stood in the open air.

Also on Sep 20, 2023

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