Destruction on Hilo Bay coastline after tsunami hits Hawaii, USA; 1960
Sequence showing an aerial of the Hilo Bay coastline, a wide shot of the ocean washing over the coastline sea defences and a panning shot showing destroyed buildings and rubble in Hilo city following a tsunami wave that hit Hilo Bay in Hawaii; 1960 (147/60/02 - 27/05/1960 - AEXZ288W)
STORY: On 22nd May 1960, a 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Southwest Chile generated a 35-foot tsunami wave that struck the Hilo Bay area of Hawaii which destroyed or damaged more than 500 homes and businesses, killed 66 people and caused approx. $75 million worth of damage.





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Editorial #:
2180271115
Collection:
BBC Editorial
Date created:
May 27, 1960
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Clip length:
00:00:20:15
Location:
Hilo Bay, Hawaii, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 25p
Originally shot on:
DVCPRO HD 1080 25i
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BBC Editorial
Object name:
anb3571a_147-60-02_news_270560-01-hawaiihilobaytsunamiafterm
- 1960,
- 1960-1969,
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- Aerial View,
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- Black And White,
- Built Structure,
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