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. The shattered remains of the Duomo
Picture No
13463862
Media ID
45928582
Size
5004px x 3220px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1908
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Aftermath Devastation Duomo Earthquake Messina Sicilian Tsunami
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