1970 Press Photo Residents of ancient seaport walk among the formed fissures

Residents of ancient seaport walk among the newly formed fissures in the Solftara, a volcano which amits sulfur fumes. This emission of fumes acts as a safety valve for the slow earthquake which has caused the level of the town to rise two feet and four inches in the past six months.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.