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Rockfalls in the Buzau Mountains (Eastern Carpathians) resulting from the March 4, 1977, earthquake (M = 7.2). The volume of rock displaced by the earthquake was 20 - 50 times larger than the normal annual volume emanating from the cliffs from other causes. Image Credit: Dr. Dan Balteanu. Romanian Academy March 4, 1977 Bucharest Romania earthquake 1,500 reported killed, 10,500 injured, and extensive damage in the Bucharest area. Bulgaria reported 20 killed and 165 injured. Moscow reported some damage in the Soviet Republic of Moldavia. Felt from Rome to Moscow and from Turkey to Finland. Event Data:
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