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201521 minPGdoc-short

Natural Disasters Emergency Response Historical Events

Guatemala Earthquake

201521 minPGdoc-short

In 1976, a devastating earthquake struck Guatemala, resulting in widespread destruction, numerous casualties, and a significant humanitarian response.

Natural Disasters Emergency Response Historical Events

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Channel: US National Archives

Guatemala Earthquake

2015• 21 minPG

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In 1976, a devastating earthquake struck Guatemala, resulting in widespread destruction, numerous casualties, and a significant humanitarian response.

Synopsis

2/10/1976 Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer National Archives Identifier: 35215 Summary: VS, US officer talking to Guatemalans. VS, stretcher cases being loaded aboard a UH-1H copter. AV, town virtually destroyed by the earthquake. (San Martin). VS, destroyed buildings. VS, people walking thru destroyed town. VS, lines of people waiting for food and clothing. VS, people and makeshift tents. VS, damaged and destroyed buildings. VS, soldiers loading supplies on 2 1/2 ton truck. VS, doctor examining injured woman. VS, soldiers unloading stretcher cases from ambulance. VS, nurse examining injured. DocsTeach:

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