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Japan - The effects of a Typhoon (or storm)
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Japan - The effects of a Typhoon (or storm)
Lantern slide of The effects of a Typhoon (or storm). Depicts a boat broken into bits.. Part of Box 158 Japan, part of Boswell Collection, slide no. 24 Date: circa 1890s
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Bits Broken Depicts Effects Slides Storm Typhoon
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This lantern slide, taken from the Boswell Collection, offers a glimpse into the destructive power of a typhoon or storm in Japan during the late 1890s. The image depicts the aftermath of a violent storm, with a once proud boat reduced to fragments. The wooden vessel, now scattered and broken, serves as a poignant reminder of the raw force of nature. The serene waters of Japan, once calm and tranquil, are now churning with whitecaps and turbulent waves. The once clear blue sky is obscured by dark, ominous clouds, hinting at the intensity of the storm that has just passed. The remnants of the boat, now adrift in the stormy sea, underscore the vulnerability of even the sturdiest of structures in the face of nature's wrath. The Japanese people have long been no strangers to typhoons, with the archipelago experiencing an average of 20-30 typhoons each year. The country's long history is marked by numerous devastating storms, with some of the most notable ones being the Great Ansei Typhoon of 1879, the Great Kanto Earthquake and Typhoon of 1923, and the Great Typhoon of 1959. This haunting image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a poignant reminder of the destructive power of nature and the resilience of the people who live in its path. The lantern slide, a relic of a bygone era, offers a unique perspective on Japan's history and the challenges its people have faced in the face of natural disasters.
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