Damage to School in 1974 Lima, Peru
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Column failure caused the roof to sag on a one-story classroom at Agricultural University. Note heavy roof structure on the concrete-frame building. Image Credit: L.A. Wylie, Jr.. October 3, 1974 Lima Peru earthquake and tsunami Near coast of central Peru. Damage: Extensive. Over 2,000 were injured. Event Data:
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