Earthquake Collection

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
The IMPERIAL HOTEL, TOKYO : designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, built 1915-1922, survived 1923 earthquake, demolished 1967

Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
BAL33429 Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Mackenzie, Frederick (c.1788-1854); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Calitri, Avellino province, Campania region, Italy, Europe

Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue of the sun god Helios measuring 34 metres, towers over the islands harbour, circa 250 BC

After The Earthquake
December 1908: Messina in Sicily after an earthquake that destroyed half the town and killed over 77, 000 people. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Earthquake damage in Armenia 1989
Earthquake damage. A group of US politicians visiting a damaged bread-baking factory in Armenia after the 1988 Spitak earthquake

Jamaica Earthquake
When Jamaica is devastated by an earthquake, the Royal Navy brings food and supplies for the victims

Seminara (Italy). Sanctuary Madonna dei Poveri
Madonna dei Poveris Sanctuary. ITALY. Seminara. Madonna dei Poveris Sanctuary. Reconstructed after the earthquake of 1908. Late Byzantine art. Architecture

San Andreas fault, aerial view
Aerial photograph of the San Andreas fault as it crosses the Carrizo Plain some 450km (300 miles) south of San Francisco & 160km (100 miles) north of Los Angeles

Lisbon before Earthquake
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

View of the City of Quito, taken from the Convent of San Juan, just previous to the late Earthquake (engraving)
1610008 View of the City of Quito, taken from the Convent of San Juan, just previous to the late Earthquake (engraving) by English School

Sicily - Messina Cathedral
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of 12th Century Norman Cathedral of Messina. King Conrad is buried inside, alongside several archbishops

Portable seismometer in use, 1973
A modern model of Zhang Hengs apparatus for detecting earthquakes. The model is from the Science Museums collections

Sf Earthquake Photograph
The heart of the factory district, devastated by the earthquake and the flames

Tidal Wave, St Thomas
A tidal wave, following an earthquake, hits the steamship La Plata off the island of St Thomas, West Indies

France (1887). The earthquare on the Riviera (South coast of Francia). The ecole Maternelle, at St
AIS5394055 France (1887). The earthquare on the Riviera (South coast of Francia). The ecole Maternelle, at St. Etienne, Nice

France (1887). The earthquare on the Riviera (South coast of Francia). Map (engraving)
AIS5394021 France (1887). The earthquare on the Riviera (South coast of Francia). Map (engraving); © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Destruction of New Madrid, Missouri after the 1811 earthquake in the Mississippi Valley. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4953843 Destruction of New Madrid, Missouri after the 1811 earthquake in the Mississippi Valley. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Destruction of New Madrid)

Biblical scene: earthquake swallowing the Hebrew people who refused to follow Moses
NWI4914930 Biblical scene: earthquake swallowing the Hebrew people who refused to follow Moses. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene)

Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake
5309200 Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake, showing Lot's wife being turned to a pillar of salt; (add.info)

Earthquake and raz de maree (razde-maree) causing the destruction of buildings in Lisbon, Portugal, 1755
NWI4954010 Earthquake and raz de maree (razde-maree) causing the destruction of buildings in Lisbon, Portugal, 1755. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Crater of Mount Etna a few days prior to the Late Earthquake, 1858. A violent earthquake has occurred upon the high cone of Etna...it threw down, with a tremendous noise

Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles... 1844. Monsieur, je souscris pour le tremblement de terre des Batignolles, voici deux francs

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Creator: Anonymous
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Private Collection

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Creator: Anonymous
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Private Collection

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Creator: Anonymous
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Private Collection

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Creator: Anonymous
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake. From the "Augsburgische Sammlung" by J. M. Roth, 1756. Private Collection

Crimean earthquake, 1927-1928. Creator: Petrov-Vodkin, Kuzma Sergeyevich (1878-1939)
Crimean earthquake, 1927-1928. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Ancient city in what is now Pakistan, excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Ground plan of one of the houses excavated at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ground plan of one of the houses excavated at Brahmunabad, 1857. Ancient city in what is now Pakistan, excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Looking up Market St. from near ferry, San Francisco, Cal. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Looking up Market St. from near ferry, San Francisco, Cal. c1906

Ferry Building, San Francisco, Cal. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Ferry Building, San Francisco, Cal. c1906

Market Street toward ferry, San Francisco, Calif. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Market Street toward ferry, San Francisco, Calif. (1906?)

On the ruins (April 1906), Chinatown, San Francisco, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
On the ruins (April 1906), Chinatown, San Francisco, 1906 Apr

After the fire, 1906 (the Fairmount Hotel in the distance), Chinatown, San Francisco, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
After the fire, 1906 (the Fairmount Hotel in the distance), Chinatown, San Francisco, 1906 Apr

Bernhardt, Sarah, in carriage in San Francisco after the earthquake and fire of 1906, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bernhardt, Sarah, in carriage in San Francisco after the earthquake and fire of 1906, 1906 Apr

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Ruined church and volcano

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Maize and washing line in a courtyard

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Stone pool in overgrown courtyard

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Devastating Earthquakes Throughout History" The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo stands as a testament to the resilience of a city that has endured multiple earthquakes. A serene view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, frozen in time before it experienced the destructive force of an earthquake. Calitri, a picturesque town in Italy's Avellino province, bears scars from past earthquakes but remains steadfast in its beauty amidst Europe's seismic activity. Once standing tall and proud, the Colossus Of Rhodes fell victim to an ancient earthquake, leaving only fragments behind as a reminder of its former grandeur. After the earthquake struck with devastating force, communities rallied together to rebuild and restore hope amidst the ruins left behind. The haunting image captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of Armenia's 1989 earthquake - a stark reminder of nature's indiscriminate power. Seminara Sanctuary Madonna dei Poveri still holds on tightly to faith despite enduring tremors that have tested both structures and spirits alike. An aerial view reveals the ominous San Andreas fault snaking through California - a constant reminder that seismic activity lies just beneath our feet. Lisbon stood proudly before being ravaged by one of history's most catastrophic earthquakes; its pre-quake charm forever etched into memory and artistry. Jamaica remembers when Mother Nature shook their island paradise with an unforgiving earthquake - yet they emerged stronger than ever before. This engraving depicts Quito moments prior to a devastating earthquake, capturing both its architectural splendor and impending tragedy within one frame. Messina Cathedral in Sicily once stood as an architectural marvel until it crumbled under the relentless force unleashed by an unforgiving quake. In these images lie stories untold – tales of destruction and resilience woven together by mankind’s unwavering spirit to rebuild and rise above the ruins.