1963 Press Photo Dead animals from Vaiont dam burst in Italy

Scene of the Italian dam Disaster ruins of a Chruch at Longarone: It is feared that four thousand people lost their lives when part of the 6,oooft Mount Too crashed down into the huge Vaicnt Dam near, Venice-seding millions of tons of water crashing through the town of Longarone and surrounding villages.

Photo measures 9.75 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 10-11-1963.



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