Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 (3 / 9)

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Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 (3 / 9)

Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1st September 1923 - the earthquake and typhoon killed an estimated 99, 300 people. The Metropolitan Police Department burning at Maranouchi near Hibiya Park. Date: 1923

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Aflame Department Earthquake Flames Hibiya Metropolitan Phenomena Tokyo 1923

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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Kantō earthquake that struck Tokyo, Japan on September 1, 1923. The earthquake, along with the subsequent fire caused by a following typhoon, is estimated to have claimed the lives of over 99,300 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. In this image, the Metropolitan Police Department building at Maranouchi, near Hibiya Park, is seen engulfed in flames. The serene and tranquil setting of the park, with its lush greenery and peaceful pond, is a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that has unfolded. The once imposing and authoritative structure of the police department, now reduced to ashes, symbolizes the devastating power of nature and the vulnerability of human structures in the face of such phenomena. The flames, fueled by the intensity of the fire, reach high into the sky, casting an ominous shadow over the scene. The smoke billows out, obscuring the view of the city beyond, adding to the sense of uncertainty and fear. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive force of nature and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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