Scenarios about 'lisbon earthquake'
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake was a catastrophic natural disaster that devastated Portugal's capital on November 1, causing widespread destruction through the combined effects of tremors, fires, and a tsunami. This event killed tens of thousands and profoundly influenced European intellectual thought, challenging Enlightenment optimism and prompting advances in seismology and disaster response. The earthquake's magnitude and far-reaching consequences make it a pivotal point for alternate history scenarios exploring different recovery paths or how changed timing might have affected European politics and philosophy.
What If Lisbon Implemented Different Urban Renewal Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lisbon adopted more preservationist urban renewal strategies after the 1755 earthquake, potentially reshaping Portugal's capital and its global influence.