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Photo Mug : Earthquake FG 5543 Collapsed freeway at Oakland California USA, Earthquake 17th October 1989. © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON

Earthquake FG 5543 Collapsed freeway at Oakland California USA, Earthquake 17th October 1989. © Francois Gohier  /  ARDEA LONDON



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Earthquake FG 5543 Collapsed freeway at Oakland California USA, Earthquake 17th October 1989. © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON

FG-5543
Earthquake
Collapsed freeway at Oakland California USA, Earthquake 17th October 1989.
Francois Gohier

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Photo Mug

Relive history with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of the collapsed freeway at Oakland, California, USA, taken during the devastating earthquake on October 17, 1989. This unique mug showcases an exclusive photograph by Francois Gohier of ARDEA London, © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON. Holding your favorite beverage in this mug will transport you back to that fateful day. Contact us at prints@ardea.com or call +44 (0) 20 8672 2067 for more information or to order.

A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate


Shaking Things Up - When Mother Nature Decided to Play Jenga with Oakland's Freeways!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, Francois Gohier captures the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Oakland, California on October 17th, 1989. The collapsed freeway stands as a testament to the sheer force and destructive nature of this natural phenomenon. As if playing a giant game of Jenga, Mother Earth decided to rearrange the city's infrastructure in her own unique way. This breathtaking image showcases the incredible power behind an earthquake and its ability to reshape even the sturdiest structures. The crumpled remains of what was once a bustling motorway now resemble an abstract work of art. It serves as a reminder that no matter how advanced our engineering may be, we are still at the mercy of our planet's unpredictable forces. While it may seem like chaos and devastation at first glance, there is something strangely beautiful about this scene. It reminds us that nature always has the upper hand and can effortlessly disrupt our carefully constructed human world. Francois Gohier's photograph freezes this moment in time forever – a hauntingly mesmerizing snapshot capturing both destruction and resilience. It serves as a stark reminder that despite all our technological advancements, we are mere guests on this ever-changing planet Earth.

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