Earthquake Collection (page 9)

Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru, after the earthquake of 1868 (engraving)
967924 Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru, after the earthquake of 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru)

Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake (engraving)
1611349 Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake)

The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt
STC255198 The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, 1831 (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Hokusai

A Night Ascent of Etna (engraving)
1619145 A Night Ascent of Etna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Ascent of Etna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 July 1858)

Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving)
655070 Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755)

Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving, 1669
LSE4093247 Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving, 1669 by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving)

Ruins of Balbec (engraving)
816205 Ruins of Balbec (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Balbec. Baalbek is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon)

A Travers L Australie (engraving)
2783191 A Travers L Australie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Travers L Australie)

View of Santa Maura, destroyed by an Earthquake (engraving)
1099292 View of Santa Maura, destroyed by an Earthquake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Santa Maura, destroyed by an Earthquake)

Rovina della Porta di Messina (colour photo)
3093110 Rovina della Porta di Messina (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rovina della Porta di Messina)

The Birth of Gunpowder (engraving)
6021264 The Birth of Gunpowder (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Gunpowder)

A Street in Ogaki (engraving)
6010811 A Street in Ogaki (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in Ogaki. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1892).); © Look and Learn

The Earthquake at Mitylene, in the Greek Archipelago (engraving)
1611066 The Earthquake at Mitylene, in the Greek Archipelago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake at Mitylene, in the Greek Archipelago)

The Earthquake in the Isle of Zante, a view of the Town of Zante from the Sea (engraving)
1038702 The Earthquake in the Isle of Zante, a view of the Town of Zante from the Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Disastrous Earthquake at Ischia (engraving)
1044350 The Disastrous Earthquake at Ischia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disastrous Earthquake at Ischia)

The Earthquake at Calcutta, Polo Players in an Unpleasant Predicament (litho)
1042386 The Earthquake at Calcutta, Polo Players in an Unpleasant Predicament (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake at Calcutta)

An earthquake and fires wipe out San Francisco - in "Le Petit Parisien"
LSE4099470 An earthquake and fires wipe out San Francisco - in " Le Petit Parisien" of 06/05/1906 (engraving) by French School

Tower of the Cathedrale of Manila, after the earthquake on July 18, 1880
LSE4334262 Tower of the Cathedrale of Manila, after the earthquake on July 18, 1880. Engraving by Lancelot to illustrate the story Lucon and Palaouan, six years in the Philippines

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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.