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Landslide Dam Formation
- When
- 1786
- Where
- Kangding-Luding
- Part of
- Sichuan Landslide
The 1786 Kangding-Luding earthquake triggered a landslide that formed a dam on the Dadu River.
The Kangding Louding earthquake of 1786 caused a landslide dam on the Dadu River. This geological event created a barrier in the river's flow, setting the stage for the subsequent catastrophic flood.
Sources
- Dadu River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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