Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›In Search Of A Refuge -- Refugee family from hard hit village carrying their meagre belongings, walks into the port city of Chimbote, itself severely damaged by Sunday's massive earthquake. Most of the dazed refugees, who trickle into the city some 248 miles north of Lima, were being evacuated to the capital city by air, since Chimbote's only hospital was damaged in the earthquake.
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In Search Of A Refuge -- Refugee family from hard hit village carrying their meagre belongings, walks into the port city of Chimbote, itself severely damaged by Sunday's massive earthquake. Most of the dazed refugees, who trickle into the city some 248 miles north of Lima, were being evacuated to the capital city by air, since Chimbote's only hospital was damaged in the earthquake.
Associated Press · [ca. June 1970]
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[Information from item housing] Earthquakes - Peru June 1970
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