Thousands lie dead under sea of mud shown in aerial photo of quake-stricken Yungay village in Peru's Huaylas Valley. Circled promontory is where 2500 survivors huddled awaiting rescue.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Thousands lie dead under sea of mud shown in aerial photo of quake-stricken Yungay village in Peru's Huaylas Valley. Circled promontory is where 2500 survivors huddled awaiting rescue.

[ca. June 1970]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes - Peru June 1970

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