Nicaragua Earthquakes, Managua. Swath of destroyed buildings along fault C. 1972.
Dates
Date Taken
1972
Summary
Nicaragua Earthquakes December 1972, Managua. Swath of destroyed buildings along fault C. Fault trace is through the center of the photograph. Open fractures that trend north-south in the street pavement are in echelon to the fault. Structure on the right is typical of tarquezal (wood and adobe) construction that was extensively damaged.
Summary
Nicaragua Earthquakes December 1972, Managua. Swath of destroyed buildings along fault C. Fault trace is through the center of the photograph. Open fractures that trend north-south in the street pavement are in echelon to the fault. Structure on the right is typical of tarquezal (wood and adobe) construction that was extensively damaged.
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