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Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham, showing the severity of the tremors during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906
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Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham, showing the severity of the tremors during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906
Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham, showing the severity of the tremors during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The earthquake occurred on the 18th April 1906 in San Francisco, California, USA which lies across the San Andreas Fault. Measuring 7.9 on the richter scale, the earthquake and subsequent fires resulted in the loss of 3000 lives and over 300, 000 homes. Date: 28th April 1906
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28th 3000 Andreas Birmingham California Earthquake Fault Fires Francisco Homes Lies Lives Loss Measuring Occurred Pendulum Resulted Richter Scale Severity Subsequent Omori Seismograph Tremors
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This powerful print captures the devastating impact of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, as seen through the readings on a seismograph taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham. The earthquake, which occurred on April 18th, measured 7.9 on the richter scale and was one of the most destructive in California's history.
The tremors shown in this image highlight the severity of the disaster that struck San Francisco, resulting in the loss of over 3000 lives and more than 300,000 homes. The city was left in ruins as fires raged through its streets following the initial quake.
The date noted on this photograph is April 28th, just ten days after the earthquake hit. The chaos and destruction caused by this natural disaster are evident in these seismograph readings, serving as a stark reminder of nature's power to wreak havoc on human civilization.
As we look back at this historical event captured in this photo print, we are reminded of both the fragility of our existence and our resilience in rebuilding after such catastrophic events. It stands as a testament to our ability to come together in times of crisis and overcome even the most formidable challenges.
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