Earthquake-Greece1953. Ionian Islanders Rebuild. Nature's fury caused almost unbelievable destruction and loss of life recently when earthquakes ripped the Ionian Islands of Greece. Above, one of the island's communities looks as if it was blasted by an atom bomb. Below are some scenes of the relief work and repair begin in the stricken area.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Earthquake-Greece1953. Ionian Islanders Rebuild. Nature's fury caused almost unbelievable destruction and loss of life recently when earthquakes ripped the Ionian Islands of Greece. Above, one of the island's communities looks as if it was blasted by an atom bomb. Below are some scenes of the relief work and repair begin in the stricken area.

[ca. September 1953]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes...Greece August 1953

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