| VESUVIUS ERUPTING Great coverage of eruption of the Italian volcano - smoke, ash and lava. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7704 |
| Catalog #: | 503296 | |
| Clip Number: | 503296-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 910 O | |
| Timecode: | 01:30:33 - 01:23:56 | |
| Location: | Mount Vesuvius, Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Volcanoes GEOGRAPHIC LANDFORMS: Volcano LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy | |
| Description: | (VESUVIUS ERUPTING) Great coverage of eruption of the Italian volcano - smoke, ash and lava. Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Various shots of eruption of the Italian volcano. Quick shot of American planes. More shots of smoke and ash billowing from the crater. Aerial views of lava flows and damage to village. MS of buildings being burnt away by lava. CU of people watching their homes disappear in the wake of the volcano. Parade of Religious statues and priests offering prayers. More LS of volcano exploding. Various shot of refugees. American troops help locals clear the piles of volcanic ash. More shots of damage and people leaving with their belongings. Intense footage. | |
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