Guatemala Earthquake 1976. Northeastward along Rio Pixcaya (due north of Chimaltenango), showing area of especially numerous landslides in tephra deposits.
Dates
Date Taken
1976
Summary
Guatemala Earthquake 1976. Northeastward along Rio Pixcaya (due north of Chimaltenango), showing area of especially numerous landslides in tephra deposits. The river was partially dammed by a major debris flow that can be seen in the middle distance. 1976. Slide 31, U.S. Geological Survey Open- File Report 77-165. See also photo geq00020.
Summary
Guatemala Earthquake 1976. Northeastward along Rio Pixcaya (due north of Chimaltenango), showing area of especially numerous landslides in tephra deposits. The river was partially dammed by a major debris flow that can be seen in the middle distance. 1976. Slide 31, U.S. Geological Survey Open- File Report 77-165. See also photo geq00020.
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