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25: 171:(11th century) reported that the earthquake caused the sea to retire away from the coast in many places. The sea soon returned, and flooded many towns. The description given matches that of a seismic sea-wave ( 93: 318: 65: 72: 259: 35: 79: 303: 61: 308: 214: 50: 86: 179: 46: 217:
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were also damaged. The casualties in Constantinople reportedly included over 1,000 people.
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In Constantinople, the earthquake caused the collapse of many public buildings. The
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The date of the earthquake is recorded by (among others)
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The earthquake reportedly destroyed a number of towns in
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