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1949 Earthquake causes destruction in Mexico
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1:08Now PlayingDate: 10th January 1949
Location: Madre Maria, Mexico
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
MEXICO: Santa Maria:
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EARTHQUAKES Earthquake in Santa Maria - island 30 miles of coast of Mexico. Scenes during actual earthquake. Walls falling - People kneeling in street
MEXICO Earthquake hits Madre Maria - island 30 miles off coast of Mexico. Shots taken during actual tremors. Walls seen falling. People on knees praying.
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buildings, crmbling, prisoners, refugees, tremors, collapse, prayer
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