| Libya Rebuilds: Cleanup Begins After Quake | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1708 |
| Catalog #: | 362041 | |
| Clip Number: | 362041-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-019-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:13:40 - 00:15:00 | |
| Location: | El Mar, Libya | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Earthquakes DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Libya | |
| Description: | In the aftermath of Libya's most ruinous earthquakes, surviving villagers of the flattened city of El Mar search in the wreckage of their homes for the bodies of the missing and for whatever few possessions may be left. American and British soldiers set up hospitals and shelters for the victims. Aerial shot of the ancient city of El Mar, Libya. Showing the devastating damage left behind by the earthquake. MS - People going through the ruins of their homes. MS - United Nation's army digging with shovels and pick axes. CUS - A surviving baby calf. MS - Man walking with a cow. CUS - Man holding a child. MS - Temporary shelters put up for the survivors. MLS - Men and children stand together looking at the camera man. | |
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