Great Chilean Earthquake / Lassen Peak erupted - May 22

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On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. / On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas around the volcano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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