Agadir Earthquake. Maroc, Agadir, mars 1960, La ville a été... News Photo Getty Images
The sudden destruction of Agadir, Morocco, by an earthquake on February 29, 1960, was vividly recalled by many Moroccans on the seventh anniversary of the occurrence. This once-flourishing port and tourist haven reported that about 40 percent of its population of 35,000 were killed, and that property was damaged to the extent of about $70 million.
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On 29 February 1960, the Moroccan port of Agadir was hit by an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale. Almost 15.000 people lost their lives and about 90% of the city was destroyed. The once so flourishing tourist city on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean was consigned to the past in one fell swoop. A huge rescue operation swung into action.
Agadir Earthquake. Maroc, Agadir, mars 1960, La ville a été... News Photo Getty Images
Op 29 februari 1960, om 23:40 uur lokale tijd vond een aardbeving in Agadir, Marokko plaats met een kracht van 5,7 op de schaal van Richter. De aardbeving duurde 15 seconden. In totaal vielen er ongeveer 15.000 doden, een derde van de bevolking van Agadir.
29 februari 1960 dodelijke aardbeving in Agadir (foto's)
THE AGADIR EARTHQUAKE OF FEBRUARY 29 By ERNEST TILLOTSON. 1960, since this district had not previously experienced an earthquake of intensity 10 on the ten-degree scale. However, at 23h. 40m.
Photos le séisme d’Agadir faisait plus de 12000 morts en 1960
The worst in Morocco's recent history was a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that killed about 12,000 people and injured another 12,000 in March 1960. The western coastal town of Agadir crumbled under.
Earthquake Of Agadir In 1960. Maroc, 5 mai 1960, après le séisme... News Photo Getty Images
The earthquake that hit Morocco last week has revived memories of one that destroyed Agadir in 1960, killing up to 15,000 people and still living in the memory of generations. Monday, January 08.
Erdbeben in Agadir, 1960 NSL Netzwerk Stadt und Landschaft
Agadir is stricken by devastating earthquake on February 29th, 1960 at 23:40 Western European Time (UTC+00:00). Notwithstanding a relatively modest magnitude.
29 februari 1960 dodelijke aardbeving in Agadir (foto's)
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29 februari 1960 dodelijke aardbeving in Agadir (foto's)
On 29 February 1960, the city of Agadir, southwest of Morocco, was wiped off the map in a few seconds by a devastating earthquake. At least 12,000 people died, some 25,000 were injured and the city collapsed. It was 11:40 pm on the last day of February in Agadir, on the Atlantic coast of the Cherifian Kingdom, when the earth began to shake.
Earthquake Aftermath in Agadir, Morocco, in March 1960 . News Photo Getty Images
The 1960 Agadir earthquake occurred 29 February at 23:40 Western European Time near the city of Agadir, located in western Morocco on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
Earthquake in Agadir, Morocco, 1960 (photo taken 9 July 1960) a photo on Flickriver
Op 19/2/1960 werd de Marokkaanse stad Agadir door een aardbeving verwoest, zo vertelt de intro. De Zweedse dichter Lundqvist is getuige van de aardbeving, die.
After the earthquake in Agadir, Morocco, march 3, 1960. News Photo Getty Images
The most deadly earthquake in Morocco's recent history struck near Agadir in 1960, killing at least 12,000 people. The coastal city is located 80 miles southwest of the epicenter of Friday's.
Earthquake Of Agadir In 1960. Maroc, 5 mai 1960, après le séisme... News Photo Getty Images
Establishment in Agadir of the offices of the High Commission for Reconstruction: damage assessment office, technical studies office, architecture office. Approval by Dahir of all the development plans (1/2000th) of the city. A permanent exhibition is organized in Agadir . FEBRUARY 1962. Delivery of the first registered real estate titles to.
Earthquake Of Agadir In 1960. Maroc, 5 mai 1960, après le séisme... News Photo Getty Images
The 1960 Agadir earthquake occurred 29 February at 23:40 Western European Time near the city of Agadir, located in western Morocco on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
Mémoire Il y a 60 ans, le séisme d’Agadir Zamane
Unissued / Unused material. Earthquake disaster at Agadir. High angle MS of ruined town. Various shots of rescue workers digging amongst the debris. MS pan w.
Agadir Le tremblement de terre de 1960 Support des F.A.R
1960: Thousands dead in Moroccan earthquake. A huge earthquake has devastated the southern Moroccan city of Agadir killing thousands. A major operation is now underway to rescue scores of people, including many tourists, still trapped under the rubble. Most of the "new town" area of Agadir has been completely destroyed and the heavily populated.