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Foshag, William F Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no F229 - F257, 1944

by: Foshag, William F. (William Frederick), 1894-1956

Publication date: 1944

Topics: Geology, Volcanos, Volcanological research, Mexico, Paricutín

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

The black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, July 7 - August 17, 1944. Includes image numbers F229 - F257. On the reverse side, some include the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. Subject matter includes views of town and individual structures consumed by lava flows; view of lava with church of San Juan in the distance; candid images of local inhabitants in the midst of damaged structures; examples of smoke plumes and ash; Old Zapicho flow; inhabitants dismantling the church; and views from San Juan. Includes duplicates

Abstract: The black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, July 7 - August 17, 1944. Includes image numbers F229 - F257. On the reverse side, some include the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. Subject matter includes views of town and individual structures consumed by lava flows; view of lava with church of San Juan in the distance; candid images of local inhabitants in the midst of damaged structures; examples of smoke plumes and ash; Old Zapicho flow; inhabitants dismantling the church; and views from San Juan. Includes duplicates.