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Nitrate fire in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America
Nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America. Nitrate is extremely flammable. Date: circa 1910
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Add a touch of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of the Nitrate Fire in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, circa 1910. This rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the intensity and danger of the nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises, showcasing the extreme flammability of this once-common resource. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant colors, ensuring your favorite beverage takes center stage against the backdrop of this captivating image. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past, our Photo Mugs make a unique and thoughtful gift. Embrace the past, every sip at a time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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In this evocative photograph, the night sky over Iquique, a coastal city in the Tarapaca region of Chile, South America, is illuminated by the fiery glow of a nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises. Dating back to circa 1910, this image captures the raw power and unpredictability of nitrate, an extremely flammable substance that was once a major export for the region. The billowing grey and black smoke, punctuated by orange and red flames, rises high into the night, casting an eerie, otherworldly light over the city. The dark, dramatic image conveys a sense of both awe and danger, as the fire consumes the buildings and structures in its path. Nitrate, a mineral used primarily in the production of explosives and fertilizers, was a valuable commodity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Iquique was one of the largest producers of nitrate in the world during this time, and the Gildemeister company was a major player in the industry. However, the highly flammable nature of nitrate made it a dangerous substance to store and transport, and accidents like this one were not uncommon. Despite the risks, the nitrate industry continued to thrive in Iquique until the 1920s, when the discovery of more abundant and less dangerous sources of nitrate in other parts of the world led to a decline in production. Today, the city is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage. But the memory of the nitrate industry and the fires that accompanied it remain a part of Iquique's history, a reminder of the risks and rewards of human progress.
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