Slide 8, Buildings May Partially Collapse, or Totally Collapse
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Original JPG File | 5502 × 3754 pixels (20.65 MP) 18.3 in × 12.5 in @ 300 PPI |
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Resource Details
Resource ID
43254
Resource Type
Photo
Availability
Public
UGS Program
Hazards
Title
Slide 8, Buildings May Partially Collapse, or Totally Collapse
Publisher
Utah Geological Survey
Publication Identification
UGS OFR 211-A, Part 2
Accession Number
S5494
State
Nicaragua
Keywords
earthquake hazards, slide set
Photo Type
Scanned Positive
Camera Make / Model
LS9000 Slide
Resolution (dpi)
4000
Image Size
5502x3754
Source
Utah Geological Survey
Original Filename
S5494.jpg
Abstract / Description
This is a view of a partially collapsed dance hall in Managua, Nicaragua where over 50 people were killed as they attempted to exit from the front of the structure (facing camera). Those leaving from the rear of the dance hall were unharmed (Managua, Nicaragua, 1972, magnitude 6.2).
Includes slides S5481 to S5538, and many duplicates. Part of the Places with Hazards, A Teacher's Handbook on Natural Hazards for Secondary Earth Science Classes Geologic Hazards Lecture Set, The Earthquake Hazard in Utah publication.