Disastrous Effects of an EarthquakeIn this clip from Edison's historic film footage, taken immediately after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, we see enormous damage. Midway through the clip, as the camera captures panoramic views, we can even see smoke from still-smoldering fires.
CreditsHistoric film footage, by Thomas A. Edison Film Company. Video online, courtesy Library of Congress.
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