1960 Press Photo Wreckage from Chile Earthquakes

Thousands Die in Chile Earthquakes. Town Practically Wiped Out. It is estimated that more than three thousands people lost their lives in the series of earthquakes which wrecked vast areas of Chile. The earthquakes brought tidal waves and many volcanoes burst into eruption. Keystone Photo Shows: Scene in a town which was practically wiped out on the other side of Valdivia, during the Chilean earthquake. Picture just received.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 4-6-1960.



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