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"Unleashing Nature's Fury

Background imageEarthquake Collection: New Zealand, South Island, Christchurch, Cardboard Cathedral, replacement cathedral

New Zealand, South Island, Christchurch, Cardboard Cathedral, replacement cathedral built of cardboard after the 2011 earthquake, Shigeru Ban, architect, exterior

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Portugal, Azores, Faial Island, Riberinha, earthquake damaged ruins of the Pontinha

Portugal, Azores, Faial Island, Riberinha, earthquake damaged ruins of the Pontinha Sao Pedro LIghthouse

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Japan - Nagara-Gawa railway bridge after an earthquake

Japan - Nagara-Gawa railway bridge after an earthquake early 1900s

Background imageEarthquake Collection: City Hall, San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

City Hall, San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Japan

Japan
The second Christ Church, constructed in red Glasgow brick and designed by British architect Josiah Conder and consecrated in 1901, at its new location in Yamate, Yokohama, Japan

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription

Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription, near the Library of Celsus. Edict of governors Eutropius (c. 371-372) and Festus (372-378)

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Burials after earthquake, Yokohama, Japan

Burials after earthquake, Yokohama, Japan
Burials of European casualties after an earthquake, Yokohama, Japan. Date: 1923

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Far East Oriental Japan Japanese British Cemetery

Far East Oriental Japan Japanese British Cemetery
far, east, oriental, japan, japanese, british, cemetery, graveyard, death, burial, monument, monuments, stones, gravestone, gravestones, headstone, headstones, damage, damaged, earthquake, yokohama

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Dead cattle, Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA

Dead cattle, Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Dead cattle amidst the rubble on Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA, after the earthquake and fire, 18 April 1906. 1906

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham

Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham, showing the severity of the tremors during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Tokyo postman delivering letters to the rubble

Tokyo postman delivering letters to the rubble
Laden with letters from anxious enquiries from relatives. A Japanese postman amongst the ruins of where the house were once situated

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Tokyo earthquake 1923

Tokyo earthquake 1923
A railway shelter for the night with men, women and children huddled together in a carriage on a siding at Numadzu Station after the catastrophic earthquake that hit Tokyo

Background imageEarthquake Collection: EARTHQUAKE/PROVENCE/1909

EARTHQUAKE/PROVENCE/1909
Soldiers evacuate a dead body from the rubble of a street in the village of Rognes (South East France) after the 1909 earthquake. Date: June 1909

Background imageEarthquake Collection: EARTHQUAKE PANIC SICILY

EARTHQUAKE PANIC SICILY
Three churchgoers are trampled to death when the congregation of a Sicilian church panic at the false alarm of an earthquake. Date: 1907

Background imageEarthquake Collection: EARTHQUAKE PANIC

EARTHQUAKE PANIC
At San Giovanni Gemini, Sicily, a woman in church thinks the organ is shaking and screams Earthquake !'; all rush out in panic, and three are trampled to death Date: 1907

Background imageEarthquake Collection: SICILIANS PANIC

SICILIANS PANIC
At San Giovanni Gemini, Sicily, a woman in church thinks the organ is shaking and screams Earthquake !'; all rush out in panic, and three are trampled to death Date: 1907

Background imageEarthquake Collection: 885821

885821

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Earthquake of Guadeloupe: an earthquake, February 8, 1843, destroyed Pointe-a-Pitre - in 'The

Earthquake of Guadeloupe: an earthquake, February 8, 1843, destroyed Pointe-a-Pitre - in "The story told by
LSE4078381 Earthquake of Guadeloupe: an earthquake, February 8, 1843, destroyed Pointe-a-Pitre - in " The story told by the image of Epinal" by French School

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Ex voto (or ex voto): 'The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes

Ex voto (or ex voto): "The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes of
LRI4667287 Ex voto (or ex voto): " The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes of 1466-1467" Detail

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Ex voto (or ex voto): 'The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes

Ex voto (or ex voto): "The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes of
LRI4667302 Ex voto (or ex voto): " The Virgin Mary protecting the city of Siena at the time of the earthquakes of 1466-1467" Detail

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna

Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of
6338901 Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Background imageEarthquake Collection: Sejanus saves Tiberius 26AD

Sejanus saves Tiberius 26AD
908847 Sejanus saves Tiberius 26AD by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Background imageEarthquake Collection: The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall

The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: "Pandemonium"fresco by Luca Signorelli
6263074 The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: " Pandemonium" fresco by Luca Signorelli, (1500 - 1502)

Background imageEarthquake Collection: The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel)

The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel)
XIR444285 The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageEarthquake Collection: View of the ruins of the Chiese del Purgatorio, destroyed during the 1881 earthquake

View of the ruins of the Chiese del Purgatorio, destroyed during the 1881 earthquake
XEE4169333 View of the ruins of the Chiese del Purgatorio, destroyed during the 1881 earthquake on the island of Ischia (Italy)

Background imageEarthquake Collection: View of Pointe a Pitre (Pointe-a-Pitre) after the earthquake on 8 / 02 / 1843

View of Pointe a Pitre (Pointe-a-Pitre) after the earthquake on 8 / 02 / 1843
JLJ4687834 View of Pointe a Pitre (Pointe-a-Pitre) after the earthquake on 8/02/1843. Engraving of the 19th century Chartres, Musee des Beaux Arts by French School

Background imageEarthquake Collection: The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco)

The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco)
LRI1762610 The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright



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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Devastating Earthquakes Throughout History" The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo stands as a testament to the resilience of a city that has endured multiple earthquakes. A serene view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, frozen in time before it experienced the destructive force of an earthquake. Calitri, a picturesque town in Italy's Avellino province, bears scars from past earthquakes but remains steadfast in its beauty amidst Europe's seismic activity. Once standing tall and proud, the Colossus Of Rhodes fell victim to an ancient earthquake, leaving only fragments behind as a reminder of its former grandeur. After the earthquake struck with devastating force, communities rallied together to rebuild and restore hope amidst the ruins left behind. The haunting image captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of Armenia's 1989 earthquake - a stark reminder of nature's indiscriminate power. Seminara Sanctuary Madonna dei Poveri still holds on tightly to faith despite enduring tremors that have tested both structures and spirits alike. An aerial view reveals the ominous San Andreas fault snaking through California - a constant reminder that seismic activity lies just beneath our feet. Lisbon stood proudly before being ravaged by one of history's most catastrophic earthquakes; its pre-quake charm forever etched into memory and artistry. Jamaica remembers when Mother Nature shook their island paradise with an unforgiving earthquake - yet they emerged stronger than ever before. This engraving depicts Quito moments prior to a devastating earthquake, capturing both its architectural splendor and impending tragedy within one frame. Messina Cathedral in Sicily once stood as an architectural marvel until it crumbled under the relentless force unleashed by an unforgiving quake. In these images lie stories untold – tales of destruction and resilience woven together by mankind’s unwavering spirit to rebuild and rise above the ruins.