World Earthquake Europe Collection

Aftermath
28th December 1908: A view of Messina shortly after the terrible earthquake which destroyed two-thirds of the town. There were 126, 000 victims, more than 66, 000 from the town itself

Carrying Off Debris
December 1908: Workmen carrying off debris and loading it onto rafts in Messina, Sicily after an earthquake that destroyed half the town and killed over 77, 000 people

Ruined Building
December 1908: A ruined building in Messina, Sicily after an earthquake that destroyed half the town and killed over 77, 000 people. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

San Remo
1886: A group of men outside a group of temporary huts built after the earthquake at San Remo, Italy. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Lisbon Quake
1st November 1755: Ships founder and large parts of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon are destroyed in the earthquake of 1755

Destroyed Church
1886: A group of men clearing the rubble at a church which lost its roof during an earthquake at San Remo, Italy. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Church Ruins
1st December 1908: The ruins of a church, following the earthquake at Messina. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

After The Earthquake
1st December 1908: Survivors of the earthquake at Messina save their last few personal belongings from the ruins. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Quake Damage
1st December 1908: Stonemasons repairing damage after the earthquake at Messina. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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