The Devastation of the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake

on November 1st 1755 a catastrophic earthquake struck Lisbon Portugal at around 9:40 a.m. the city was unprepared for the violence of nature Tremors shook buildings causing widespread destruction moments later a massive tsunami followed sweeping away lives and homes along the coast fires erupted amidst the chaos engulfing what remained of the city it's estimated that between 30,000 to 50,000 people lost their lives This Disaster not only devastated Lisbon but also had a lasting impact on philosophy and science challenging beliefs about divine retribution the Quake led to the development of modern seismology making it a pivotal moment in history