1971 Press Photo An earthquake shears off the asphalt rim of a dam in California

Sylmar, California: The earthquake that hit Southern California early 2/9 sheared off the asphalt rim of the Van Norman Dam north of the town of Sylmar, about 30 miles north of Los Angeles. Water lapping at the remaining dirt wall caused ruptures on the e

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.75 inches.

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