Earthquake Collection (page 33)

Earthquake tremor

Rescuers working in the aftermath of an e
Sakhalin earthquake. Workers use cranes to rescue survivors from collapsed buildings after the Sakhalin earthquake. Earthquakes are tremors caus- ed when sections of the earth move against each other

Strain meters measuring seismic slip at Parkfield
Parkfield earthquake prediction experiment. Strain meters measuring seismic slip on the San Andreas fault at Parkfield, California

Aerial photo of San Andreas fault
Aerial photograph of the San Andreas fault as it crosses the Carrizo Plain some 450km (300 miles) south of San Francisco & 160km (100 miles) north of Los Angeles

Fractured basalt. This rock formed from a cooling lava flow. It has become fractured due to the movement within the Earths crust

Earthquake risk map

Parkfield earthquake prediction: VIBROSEIS truck
Parkfield earthquake prediction experiment. Dr Richard Clymer operates a VIBROSEIS truck. It produces artificials (shear) waves of a precise frequency which can be used to probe the underlying rock

Technician checks earthquake equipment: Parkfield
Parkfield earthquake prediction experiment. A U.S. Geological Survey field technician checks on equipment installed in one of the 18 water wells located around Parkfield

1906 San Francisco quake intensity map
1906 San Francisco earthquake intensity map, as applied to the area in 2003. The earthquake of 18th April 1906 had a magnitude of around 7.9

Tilted mountain. Mass of rock that has tilted up out of the surrounding rock and formed a mountain. This was caused by the seismic forces associated with the tectonic plates that make up the Earths

Visual markers along fault line: Parkfield
Parkfield earthquake prediction experiment. Stakes planted along the surface trend of a fault act as visual markers to aid detection of ground movement

San Francisco earthquake risk forecast. Satellite image of California, USA, showing earthquake faults (red lines) and synthetic aperture radar patterns of seismic deformations resulting from a model

Earthquake types, artwork
Earthquake types. Artwork showing tectonic plate movements (arrows) and associated earthquakes (red concentric rings). Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (left)

Subduction zone processes. Cutaway artwork showing the geological processes that occur at a subduction zone between two tectonic plates

1509 Istanbul earthquake, artwork
1509 Istanbul earthquake. Artwork of the destruction after the earthquake of 10th September 1509 in Istanbul, Turkey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 and was followed by 45 days of aftershocks

Lisbon Earthquake, 19th century artwork
Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Double page spread in a diary for 15-20 March
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 15-20 March. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Breaking ground for a new settlement - Chios
Triumphal Greeks Arch for the ceremony around the breaking of the ground for the construction of a new village on the Island of Chios, at this point under Ottoman Turkish control

General view of Izmit
Izmit houses a harbour 87 km southeast of Istanbul. The Eastern and most senior capital city of the Roman Empire between 286-324 AD

Speech of thanks to British Fleet from people of Ierossos
A fantastic piece of history - a speech from the grateful people of the Greek Island of Ierossos, thanking the British Fleet and the English Government for assistance

Laodicea - Turkey
Remains of the entrance at Laodicea on the Lycus (Latin: Laodicea ad Lycum, also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia - earlier known as Diospolis and Rhoas)

Izmit - Turkey
The new Clock Tower and Palace Gardens at Izmit, Turkey (aka Izmid, Kocaeli, Astacus or Nicomedia). Izmit houses a harbour 87 km southeast of Istanbul

Earthquake in Uk 1884
The Colchester earthquake in Essex, Britain: shattered houses at Peldon

San Francisco, California, 1851
Engraving showing the city of San Francisco with Yerba Buena Island in the background. On 3rd May 1851 San Francisco was subject to a terrible fire and only days later, on 15th May

The peak of Ngaurrhoe, New Zealands only active volcano
Volcanic activity within eighty miles of Napier earthquake area. The peaks of Ngaurhoe in the Tongariro National Park giving off a spectacular display of smoke

Italy Messina
Distant view of the harbour : on 28 December 1908, 90 percent of the town will be destroyed in an earthquake, one of the most catastrophic ever to hit Europe

Greece Kefalonia
(or Cephalonia) - The home of the poet Byron when he stayed on this Ionian island, which was nearly destroyed by an earthquake in 1953

Earthquake damage, Japan
A street and houses in Japan showing substantial damage from, possibly, an earthquake

Effect of the San Francisco earthquake
Effect of the earthquake on a typical frame house. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale

Large clouds of smoke from the spreading fires. The aftermat
Fires spreading through San Francisco, completing the ruin of the city. The business distract was completely devastated, with only the steel structures of modern buildings still standing

the fires that spread across the city of San Francisco from
The conflagration which swept across the city from the harbour shore. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906 and measured 7.9 on the Richter scale

A burning street after the San Francisco earthquake
A burning street in San Francisco, a few men try to reach their offices to salvage what they can. The San Francisco earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906 and measured 7.9 on the Richter scale

Lisbon / 1700 / Allard
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Lisbon before 1755
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Tokyo Earthquake 1923
The citizens of Tokyo flee in terror as most of their city is destroyed by the Great Kanto earthquake : more than 140, 000 people will lose their lives as a result

Earthquake Calabria
King Vittorio Emanuele III descends from his car to commiserate with the residents of a Calabrian town, devastated by earthquake

Earthquake Calabria 05
The towns and villages of Calabria, devastated by earthquake, are visited by King Vittorio Emanuele III

Messina Earthquake - 4
MESSINA, SICILY A makeshift hospital among the ruins

Messina Earthquake -5
MESSINA, SICILY Hunting for looters amid the rubble

Messina Earthquake - 7
MESSINA, SICILY A ruined home

Messina Earthquake - 3
MESSINA, SICILY Street scene after the quake

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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.