Aftermath of Earthquake and Fire at Messina, Sicily
Aftermath of Earthquake and Fire at Messina, Sicily, Italy. The devastating earthquake and tsunami of 27-28th December 1908 measured 7.5 on the richter scale and claimed 100, 000-200, 000 lives in all. In Messina, 91% of structures were destroyed and 70, 000 residents were killed. Junction of the two streets Cardines and Porta Imperiale
Picture No
13156097
Media ID
45793795
Size
5080px x 3293px
(4.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1908
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Aftermath Devastation Earthquake Imperiale Junction Messina Porta Sicilian Tsunami
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