| DYKE BURST AFTERMATH Floods in Amsterdam cause widespread damage after Dyke bursts. Holland. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 34523 | |
| Clip Number: | 34523-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 60/9 | |
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| Location: | Amsterdam, Holland | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Floods LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Netherlands (Holland), Amsterdam ORGANIZATIONS: Salvation Army | |
| Description: | MISSING 12/3/2003 Dyke burst aftermath. Amsterdam, Holland M/S flooded area in the northern part of Amsterdam. L/S travelling shot showing flooded houses. Exterior M/S of a house showing the high watermark about two feet above the current level of the water. The interior of one of the houses shows debris floating on the flood water and a bird cage swinging in the foreground. C/U birdcage with bird lying dead in it. M/S of three men coming along in a boat. A suitcase and birdcage are handed down from upstairs rooms. L/S of a flooded shop, travelling shot shows window of flooded shop with toys and other articles floating. M/S interior of a shop showing goods on the shelves, camera pans to other goods floating on flood water amidst debris. High angle shots of floating pump stations on the canal. C/U pipe leading from flooded area into the canal with water gushing from it. M/S Salvation Army man pouring out hot beverages for the workers. C/U as a man drinks it. Travelling shot of flooded houses where people have put bicycles and motorcycles on their front porches out of the water. M/S travelling shot of a smashed car top poking through the water, this car was damaged by rescue boats. Various shots of other cars in the water. M/S of the driver of the cameraman's boat, camera pans to flooded houses and streets with debris floating on the water. | |
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