Devastating Collection

Volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak, California
On 22nd May 1915, Lassen Peak in California, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, erupted explosively - dramatically depicted in this postcard, taken from the town of Red Bluff

Collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy
A photo-montage re-creation of the dramatic collapse of the Campanile in St Marks Square, Venice, Italy on 14th July 1902 Date: 1902

A devastating fire at a British Public School for Boys, which appears to have gutted the elegant Victorian Main building and a number of ancilliary buildings

Blitz in London -- Surrey Commercial Docks, WW2
Blitz in London -- No.6 Warehouse, Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, 7 September 1940. Fire crews in action with five jets and a turntable ladder

Russo-Japanese War - Battle of Tsushima
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese sailors celebrate the sinking of Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905. The battle was a devastating loss for the Imperial Russian Navy

Fire at Naworth Castle - possessions from the house saved from the flames and stacked in the courtyard. The fire destroyed virtually all of the Castle, including the old dungeons in the West Wing

The Sinn Fein rising as it affected property
The devastating affects of the Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916. The main picture shows the burnt-out imperial hotel and post-office on Sackville Street in Dublin

Memorial Temple of the Great Earthquake of 1923 - Tokyo, Japan. This earthquake devastated Tokyo, the port city of Yokohama, and the surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka

At the Southern Border (of Muscovy), 1888. Oil on canvas. Sergei Ivanov (1864-1910) Russian painter. From 16th to 18th centuries Crimean Tartars repeatedly invaded, Muscovy

Fire Aboard Training Ship Goliath
A graphic depiction of a devastating fire on board the training ship Goliath which housed pauper boys from Londons Forest Gate District School. Twenty-three died in the blaze. Date: 1875

Little girl rescued from the Lusitania 1915
Little girl clutching her dolls, survived the sinking of the Lusitania, but both parents drowned. Date: 1915

Fire at the Michaeliskirche, Hamburg, Germany
A terrible fire which engulfed the spire of the Michaeliskirche at Hamburg, Germany on 3rd July, 1906. The fire lasted for three hours, ten minutes. Date: 1906

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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Devastating Disasters Across the Globe" The fiery wrath of Lassen Peak, California - a volcanic eruption that left destruction in its wake. Venice's iconic Campanile crumbles - witness the heart-wrenching collapse in St Marks Square. Flames engulfed a British Public School for Boys, leaving behind nothing but charred ruins. Tragedy strikes at sea as boats crash amidst the vast expanse of the milky way, highlighting climate change concerns. Naworth Castle succumbs to an inferno, reminding us of the devastating power of fire. Sinn Fein rising leaves a trail of destruction and loss as it engulfs properties in its path. A British Public School for Boys reduced to ashes by an unforgiving fire - a heartbreaking sight repeated multiple times. In these catastrophic events, we witness both nature's uncontrollable might and human-made tragedies that leave lasting scars on our world. From volcanic eruptions to collapsing landmarks and raging fires, devastation knows no boundaries. Lassen Peak's eruption shook California to its core, spewing molten lava and ash into the sky while forcing residents to flee their homes in despair. Venice mourns as one of its most cherished symbols crumbles before their eyes; the Campanile's collapse serves as a poignant reminder that even architectural marvels are not immune to devastation. The gutted remains of a British Public School for Boys stand as solemn reminders of lives forever changed by flames that devoured everything within reach. Amidst crashing waves under starlit skies lies another tragedy fueled by climate change; boats collide helplessly against each other while humanity grapples with environmental consequences. Naworth Castle becomes yet another casualty claimed by fire’s merciless grip – once majestic halls now reduced to smoldering ruins that echo tales from centuries past.