What happened on November 1, 1755?
The people of Lisbon gathered in the city’s many churches, chapels, and cathedrals to celebrate All Saints’ Day.

What was happening while people were celebrating All Saints’ Day?

While they were celebrating, deep below the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, an earth-shattering force was about to unleash a series of events that would destroy the city.

When was the first of the three earthquakes?

It happened at 9:40 am.

What happened during the first earthquake?

Buildings crumbled as thousands of people that always go to church panic in the chaos.

Did you know that over the morning there were two more earthquakes?

Did you know that the shock was felt as far away as north Africa?

How did the soft soil effect the quake?

Instantly destroyed the foundation of the city.

What happened at 10:30 am?

Ocean waves called a tsunami suddenly rushes toward the crumbling city.

Did the tsunami flood the city?

Yes, it flooded the city.

How did the fire start?

It started when candles began to fall.

How much of the city was destroyed?

More than two-thirds of the city of Lisbon was destroyed.

How many citizens lost their lives during the chaos?

Around 10,000 citizens lost their lives.

When did the chaos end?

It ended on November 6.

Did you know that the quake was also destructive in Morocco?

When did the scientific studies start?

It started after the Lisbon chaos.

Did you know that the earthquake impacted on Portugal, the Iberian Peninsula, and Northwest Africa?

Did you know that there wasn’t any warnings in the sky of the approaching event?

What is one of the greatest earthquakes in Europe?

The great Lisbon earthquake is one of the greatest earthquakes in Europe.