EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 5 MIN
Agadir Earthquake - Part 3: One minute of shaking, and Agadir became a city of collapse.
from The Disaster Archive - History's Greatest Catastrophes and Tragedies explained in minutes
In seconds, Agadir became a city of collapsing sound. Walls split, roofs dropped, and blocks that seemed solid in daylight turned to piles of rubble.The shock was shallow and close, crushing weak masonry almost instantly. This was not a slow-moving disaster, but a simultaneous one—striking everywhere at once, outrunning any hope of escape.Learn more at: https://thedisasterarchive.com/disaster/agadir-earthquakeThe Disaster Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest disasters and the lessons they leave behind.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thedisasterarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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