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Britain's most destructive earthquake Colchester Earthquake Top of this church spire collapsed 22nd April 1884
The Colchester Earthquake of 22 April 1884 was Britain's most destructive earthquake, causing significant damage including the collapse of the spire of St. Botolph's Church. It remains a key event in British seismic history due to its impact and the insights it provided into the country's geological vulnerability.
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