1981 Natural Disasters Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 09 Feb Sequoyah Nuclear Generating Station Incident: A critical misunderstanding at the Sequoyah Nuclear Generating Station Unit #1 near Chattanooga, Tennessee, leads to a nuclear accident involving the flooding of the containment building with 105,000 gallons of radioactive water.
- 12 Jul Severe flooding in Sichuan province, China: In July 1981, torrential rains caused severe flooding in Sichuan province, China, resulting in significant casualties and property damage. The Yangtze River experienced its worst flood in a century, inundating cities like Chongqing and affecting millions of people. The floods led to widespread destruction, including the collapse of bridges and the inundation of homes and farmland. source: upi.com
- 12 Dec Earthquake in Pakistan: A moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Pakistan, causing potential local disruptions and geological observations.
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