1947 Earthquakes and tidal waves devastate Japanese coastal towns
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 9th January 1947
Location: Japan
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Earthquake Wrecks Japan's Coastal Towns
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EARTHQUAKES Shots of earthquake on the main islands of Japan. Homes ruined by the forces of the tremors and the usual stream of refugees
JAPAN Earthquake on the main islands of Japan and shots of Wakayama City which bore the main force of the tremors Shots of the endless stream of refugees.
Japan; Disasters and Accidents
destruction, occupation troops, flooding, tsunami
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