Turkish Premier Suleyman Demirel and other officials inspect a ruin in the Erzurum area of Eastern Turkey, which was jolted 8/19 by a devastating earthquake. The Premier flew to the earthquake-stricken area 8/20, to inspect the damage and assess the needs of survivors. Sharp new tremors rocked the area on 8/20, and estimates of casualties ran into the thousands.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Turkish Premier Suleyman Demirel and other officials inspect a ruin in the Erzurum area of Eastern Turkey, which was jolted 8/19 by a devastating earthquake. The Premier flew to the earthquake-stricken area 8/20, to inspect the damage and assess the needs of survivors. Sharp new tremors rocked the area on 8/20, and estimates of casualties ran into the thousands.

United Press International · [ca. August 1966]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes Misc

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