| 1,000 DIE IN JAP EARTHQUAKE An undersea earthquake which caused a ten foot high tidal wave causes widespread devastation in Japan. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5636 |
| Catalog #: | 33918 | |
| Clip Number: | 33918-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 47/3 | |
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| Location: | Japan | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Earthquakes DISASTERS: Tidal Waves | |
| Description: | 1,000 DIE IN JAP EARTHQUAKE (aka THOUSANDS DIE IN JAP EARTHQUAKE) Japan suffers from an earthquake and tidal wave Japan An undersea earthquake which caused a ten foot high tidal wave causes widespread devastation in Japan. LS View of the destruction showing flooded areas. VS of damage and ruins. MS people sitting by fire amidst ruins. LS wrecked houses showing a string of washing on a line. CU some of the survivors standing beside wrecked houses. MS a family load their salvaged belongings onto a cart. MS a family push a cart full of goods back to their home. MS a woman runs along carrying a baby on her back. MS two men walking down a street littered with wreckage carrying baskets of goods slung yoke fashion over their shoulders. LS MS a line of young boys carrying spades march to help with rescue work. | |
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