Soufriere volcano. Artwork of earthquake damage in a town during an eruption by the Soufriere volcano (background,at upper centre) in the Guadeloupe islands during the 19th century. Many people are trapped under masonry or are falling from build- ings. Clouds of dust and smoke from collapsed and burning buildings fill the air. A crowd of people has gathered in the background and are trying to escape using the ships in the harbour. Drawing of the earthquake that struck the town of Point-a- Pitre on Grande Terre island in the Caribbean on March 8th 1843. The Soufriere volcano,1467 m high,is located about 20 km from Point-a-Pitre on the neighbouring island of Basse Terre | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Charmet, Jean-Loup |
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