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An earthquake kills between 114 and 130 in Georgia and heavily damages the town of Gori.
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1920 Gori earthquake
Earthquake in Gori, Georgia
The 1920 Gori earthquake hit the Democratic Republic of Georgia on 20 February at 15:45 local time. The shock had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.2 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Heavy damage affected the town of Gori and its medieval fortress.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Democratic Republic of Georgia
State in the Caucasus which existed from 1918 to 1921; predecessor of present-day Georgia
The Democratic Republic of Georgia was the first modern establishment of a republic of Georgia, which existed from May 1918 to February 1921. Recognized by all major European powers of the time, DRG was created in the wake of the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Gori, Georgia
City in Shida Kartli, Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)