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Gas explosion at Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany, February 1933. Creator: Unknown
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Gas explosion at Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany, February 1933. Creator: Unknown
Gas explosion at Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany, February 1933. Sixty-odd people were killed and over 1, 000 injured when a gas-holder exploded at Neunkirchen in the Saar. The report was heard well over 100 miles away and fragments of the gas-holder flung half a mile through the air.
From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
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Media ID 19297183
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Aerial View Damage Damaged Destruction Devastation Explosion Henry E Henry E White Henry Ewhite Industrial Accident Ironworks Odhams Press Ltd White Henry E Neunkirchen Saarland
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion that occurred in Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany in February 1933. The creator of this powerful image remains unknown, but its impact is undeniable. The sheer scale of destruction is evident as the viewer takes in the aerial view of the scene. A once bustling industrial area now lies in ruins, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris scattered across the landscape. This haunting image serves as a grim reminder of the fragility of human existence. The gas explosion claimed the lives of over sixty people and left more than 1,000 injured. The force unleashed by this tragic event was so immense that it could be heard over 100 miles away. Astonishingly, fragments from the exploded gas-holder were flung half a mile through the air. As we gaze upon this photograph from "The Pageant of the Century" published by Odhams Press Ltd in 1933, we are transported back to an era marked by both progress and peril. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of industrial advancement while also highlighting our vulnerability to unforeseen disasters. While we may never know who captured this poignant moment frozen in time, their work immortalizes not only a specific incident but also echoes universal themes such as resilience and tragedy that transcend time and place.
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