KVOS Special: Alaska Earthquake - The Day After
Including a brief introductory newscast by reporter Andy Anderson, this reel focuses on the massive destruction wrought on Kodiak City, on Kodiak Island, Alaska, by the 1964 earthquake. The March 27, 1964 quake was then the largest earthquake recorded striking the United States. The devastation of Kodiak was caused by a series of accompanying tidal waves. The tsunami aftermath is well-illustrated by this dramatic footage of the town, showing destroyed ships, the ruins of buildings, and community relief efforts.
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Collection
collections KVOS Channel 12 Films
Date Issued
April 2nd, 1964
Physical location
- WaBeCP
- Western Washington University
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KVOS Channel 12 Film
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kvos_special_24_02_s27b